periwinkle
US /ˈper.ɪˌwɪŋ.kəl/
UK /ˈper.ɪˌwɪŋ.kəl/
名詞
1.
玉黍螺, 濱螺
a small edible marine snail with a spiral shell, found on rocky shores
範例:
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We collected periwinkles from the rocks at low tide.
我們在退潮時從岩石上採集了玉黍螺。
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The chef prepared a dish with fresh periwinkles and garlic butter.
廚師用新鮮的玉黍螺和大蒜黃油做了一道菜。
2.
長春花
a plant of the dogbane family, typically having trailing stems, dark green leaves, and pale purple-blue flowers
範例:
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The garden path was lined with beautiful periwinkle plants.
花園小徑兩旁種滿了美麗的長春花。
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She admired the delicate periwinkle flowers blooming in the shade.
她欣賞著陰涼處盛開的精緻長春花。
形容詞
長春花色, 淡紫藍色
a pale purple-blue color
範例:
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The walls were painted a soft periwinkle.
牆壁被漆成柔和的長春花色。
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Her dress was a lovely shade of periwinkle.
她的連衣裙是可愛的長春花色。