tortoiseshell
US /ˈtɔːr.t̬əs.ʃel/
UK /ˈtɔːr.t̬əs.ʃel/
名詞
1.
玳瑁, 龜甲
the mottled yellow, orange, and brown shell of certain turtles, especially the hawksbill turtle, used to make combs, ornaments, etc.
範例:
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The antique comb was made of genuine tortoiseshell.
這把古董梳子是由真正的玳瑁製成的。
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Illegal trade in tortoiseshell has severely impacted turtle populations.
玳瑁的非法貿易嚴重影響了海龜種群。
2.
玳瑁貓, 三花貓
a domestic cat with mottled yellow, orange, and brown fur, typically female
範例:
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Our new cat is a beautiful tortoiseshell.
我們的新貓是一隻漂亮的玳瑁貓。
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Most tortoiseshell cats are female due to genetic factors.
由於遺傳因素，大多數玳瑁貓是雌性。
形容詞
1.
玳瑁色, 玳瑁紋
having a mottled yellow, orange, and brown pattern, resembling the shell of a tortoiseshell turtle
範例:
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She wore a pair of stylish tortoiseshell glasses.
她戴著一副時尚的玳瑁色眼鏡。
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The antique desk had a beautiful tortoiseshell finish.
這張古董書桌有著漂亮的玳瑁色飾面。
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