| 释义 |
tortoiseshell/ˈtɔ:təsʃel/ n. & adj.●n. 1 the yellowish-brown mottled or clouded outer shell of some turtles, used for decorative hair-combs, jewellery, etc. (杂黄褐色的)龟甲；玳瑁壳(可作装饰性发梳或珠宝等) 2a = TORTOISESHELL CAT b = TORTOISESHELL BUTTERFLY ●adj. 1 having the colouring or appearance of tortoiseshell 杂黄褐色的 2 made of tortoiseshell or a synthetic substitute 龟甲(或玳瑁壳)做的 |