
好词典

源自拉丁语 'boa',意为'大型蛇',后通过法语进入英语。
❶ boas 是 boa 的复数形式,指一类无毒的大型蛇,主要分布在中南美洲,通过缠绕猎物使其窒息而捕食。
“The zoo has several boas in the reptile exhibit.”
(动物园的爬行动物展区有几条蟒蛇。)
“Boas can grow up to 4 meters in length.”
(蟒蛇可以长到4米长。)
❶ boas 也可以指一种长而蓬松的羽毛或毛皮围巾,常用于装饰或保暖。
“She wore a feather boa to the party.”
(她戴了一条羽毛围巾去参加派对。)
“The actress draped a luxurious boa over her shoulders.”
(女演员在肩上披了一条奢华的毛皮围巾。)
feather boa — 一种由羽毛制成的长围巾,常用于装饰或表演服装。
“She twirled her feather boa as she walked down the stage.”
(她走下舞台时旋转着她的羽毛围巾。)