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源自中古英语 'cuppe'(杯子),最终来自拉丁语 'cuppa'(杯子),动词用法最早记录于15世纪,形容弯曲成杯状的动作。
❶ 形容物体形状像杯子一样凹陷或弯曲,通常指手掌或其他柔软物体向内弯曲形成的凹陷。
“She held the water in her cupped hands.”
(她用凹陷的手掌捧着水。)
“The bird made a nest in the cupped leaves.”
(鸟儿在弯曲的树叶里筑巢。)
❶ 用手或其他物体形成杯状凹陷的动作,通常是为了盛放或保护某物。
“She cupped her hands around the flickering candle.”
(她用双手护住摇曳的蜡烛。)
“He cupped the injured bird gently in his palms.”
(他轻轻地把受伤的小鸟捧在手心里。)
cupped hands — 指双手弯曲形成的杯状姿势,常用于捧东西或保护某物。
“The beggar extended his cupped hands for coins.”
(乞丐伸出捧起的双手讨要硬币。)
cupped ear — 用手在耳后形成杯状以增强听力,常见于需要听清微弱声音时。
“The old man listened with a cupped ear to the whispered secret.”
(老人用手拢着耳朵倾听那个低声说出的秘密。)