periwinkle
US /ˈper.ɪˌwɪŋ.kəl/
UK /ˈper.ɪˌwɪŋ.kəl/
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玉黍螺, 滨螺
a small edible marine snail with a spiral shell, found on rocky shores
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We collected periwinkles from the rocks at low tide.
我们在退潮时从岩石上采集了玉黍螺。
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The chef prepared a dish with fresh periwinkles and garlic butter.
厨师用新鲜的玉黍螺和大蒜黄油做了一道菜。
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长春花
a plant of the dogbane family, typically having trailing stems, dark green leaves, and pale purple-blue flowers
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The garden path was lined with beautiful periwinkle plants.
花园小径两旁种满了美丽的长春花。
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She admired the delicate periwinkle flowers blooming in the shade.
她欣赏着阴凉处盛开的精致长春花。
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长春花色, 淡紫蓝色
a pale purple-blue color
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The walls were painted a soft periwinkle.
墙壁被漆成柔和的长春花色。
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Her dress was a lovely shade of periwinkle.
她的连衣裙是可爱的长春花色。