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单词 retrorse
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Definition of retrorse in English:

retrorse

adjective rɪˈtrɔːsrəˈtrɔrs
Biology
  • Turned or pointing backwards.

    〔生〕后弯的;倒向的

    retrorse spines

    倒刺。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In fish, the retrorse (backward) inclination of the myomeres forms a precursor of the differentiation between a deep and a superficial musculature of the trunk.
    • As the bee's proboscis is inserted into the flower it pushes past the retrorse anthers to the nectar at the base of the tube.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin retrorsus, contraction of retroversus, from retro 'backwards' + versus 'turned' (past participle of vertere).

Definition of retrorse in US English:

retrorse

adjectiverəˈtrɔrsrəˈtrôrs
Biology
  • Turned or pointing backward.

    〔生〕后弯的;倒向的

    retrorse spines

    倒刺。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In fish, the retrorse (backward) inclination of the myomeres forms a precursor of the differentiation between a deep and a superficial musculature of the trunk.
    • As the bee's proboscis is inserted into the flower it pushes past the retrorse anthers to the nectar at the base of the tube.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin retrorsus, contraction of retroversus, from retro ‘backwards’ + versus ‘turned’ (past participle of vertere).

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