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dexter

UK //ˈdɛkstə//US //ˈdɛkstər//

词源

源自拉丁语 'dexter',意为 '右侧的' 或 '灵巧的',与英语 'dexterity'(灵巧)同源。

adjective

❶ 指与右手或右侧相关的,常用于纹章学中描述盾徽右侧的位置,也泛指灵巧或熟练。

“The lion is placed on the dexter side of the shield.”

(狮子被放置在盾徽的右侧。)

“Her dexter hand was injured in the accident.”

(她的右手在事故中受伤了。)

同义词:right, skillful, adept, handy, proficient

noun

❶ 在纹章学中指盾徽的右侧,或泛指右手边。

“The crest on the dexter represents courage.”

(盾徽右侧的纹章象征勇气。)

“He stood at the dexter of the king during the ceremony.”

(仪式上他站在国王的右手边。)

同义词:right side, right hand, right

常见短语

dexter side — 指右侧或右手边,常用于描述位置或方向。

“The flag was raised on the dexter side of the building.”

(旗帜被升起在建筑物的右侧。)

dexter hand — 指右手,或形容某人灵巧的手。

“He writes with his dexter hand.”

(他用右手写字。)