vellum
US /ˈvel.əm/
UK /ˈvel.əm/
1.
羊皮纸, 仿羊皮纸
prepared animal skin, typically calfskin, used as a material for writing, printing, or binding books, noted for its durability and smooth surface
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The ancient manuscript was written on vellum.
这份古老的手稿写在羊皮纸上。
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She admired the intricate illustrations on the vellum pages.
她欣赏着羊皮纸页面上错综复杂的插图。
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仿羊皮纸, 描图纸
a high-quality, smooth, and slightly translucent paper, often used for technical drawings or special documents, designed to imitate the appearance of animal vellum
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The architect printed the blueprints on heavy vellum paper.
建筑师将蓝图打印在厚重的羊皮纸上。
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She used a fine-tipped pen to draw on the smooth surface of the vellum.
她用一支细尖笔在羊皮纸的光滑表面上绘画。