serpentine
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ Something that is serpentine is curving and winding in shape, like a snake when it moves. 弯弯曲曲的; 蜿蜒的[文学性]
...serpentine woodland pathways. ...蜿蜒的林间小路。
2. N a curve that is symmetric about the origin of and asymptotic to the x-axis S形曲线; 蛇形线[maths]
3. N a dark green or brown mineral with a greasy or silky lustre, found in igneous and metamorphic rocks. It is used as an ornamental stone; and one variety (chrysotile) is known as asbestos. Composition: hydrated magnesium silicate. Formula: Mg3Si2O5(OH)4. Crystal structure: monoclinic 蛇纹石
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serpentine /ˈsɜːpənˌtaɪn/
剑桥词典
- curving and twisting like a snake
像蛇一样卷曲的；蜿蜒的
We followed the serpentine course of the river . 我们沿着弯弯曲曲的河道走。
complicated and difficult to understand
复杂难懂的；曲折的
The film's serpentine plot was difficult to follow . 电影曲折的情节让人难以理解。 返回 serpentine