etiolated
US /ˈiː.t̬i.ə.leɪ.t̬ɪd/
UK /ˈiː.ti.ə.leɪ.tɪd/
形容词
1.
白化, 徒长
(of a plant) pale and drawn out due to a lack of light
示例:
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The seedlings became etiolated in the dark cupboard.
幼苗在黑暗的橱柜里变得白化了。
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The gardener noticed the etiolated stems of the indoor plants.
园丁注意到室内植物白化的茎。
2.
虚弱的, 苍白的, 无精打采的
(of a person) weak or sickly; drained of color or vigor
示例:
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After weeks of illness, he looked quite etiolated.
生病几周后，他看起来相当虚弱。
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Her long hours at the office left her looking etiolated and tired.
长时间的办公室工作让她看起来虚弱而疲惫。