tortoiseshell
US /ˈtɔːr.t̬əs.ʃel/
UK /ˈtɔːr.t̬əs.ʃel/
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玳瑁, 龟甲
the mottled yellow, orange, and brown shell of certain turtles, especially the hawksbill turtle, used to make combs, ornaments, etc.
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The antique comb was made of genuine tortoiseshell.
这把古董梳子是由真正的玳瑁制成的。
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Illegal trade in tortoiseshell has severely impacted turtle populations.
玳瑁的非法贸易严重影响了海龟种群。
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玳瑁猫, 三花猫
a domestic cat with mottled yellow, orange, and brown fur, typically female
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Our new cat is a beautiful tortoiseshell.
我们的新猫是一只漂亮的玳瑁猫。
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Most tortoiseshell cats are female due to genetic factors.
由于遗传因素，大多数玳瑁猫是雌性。
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玳瑁色, 玳瑁纹
having a mottled yellow, orange, and brown pattern, resembling the shell of a tortoiseshell turtle
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She wore a pair of stylish tortoiseshell glasses.
她戴着一副时尚的玳瑁色眼镜。
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The antique desk had a beautiful tortoiseshell finish.
这张古董书桌有着漂亮的玳瑁色饰面。