cartouche
US /kɑːrˈtuːʃ/
UK /kɑːrˈtuːʃ/
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橢圓形邊框, 王名圈
an oval or oblong enclosing a sovereign's name in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs
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The pharaoh's name was inscribed within a cartouche.
法老的名字刻在橢圓形邊框內。
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Ancient Egyptian artifacts often feature royal names enclosed in cartouches.
古埃及文物常有被橢圓形邊框包圍的王室名字。
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裝飾框, 裝飾板
a decorative panel or frame, typically carved or painted, with an inscription or emblem
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The architect designed a beautiful cartouche for the building's facade.
建築師為建築立面設計了一個漂亮的裝飾框。
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The old map had an elaborate cartouche detailing its title and maker.
那張舊地圖有一個精美的裝飾框，上面詳細說明了標題和製作者。