
好词典

源自拉丁语 'domus'(房屋),通过古法语 'dome' 进入英语,最初指代房屋的屋顶部分。
❶ 圆屋顶或穹顶,指建筑物顶部呈半球形的结构,常见于教堂、清真寺等大型建筑。
“The domes of the cathedral glittered in the sunlight.”
(大教堂的穹顶在阳光下闪闪发光。)
“Ancient Romans were skilled at building massive domes.”
(古罗马人擅长建造巨大的圆顶建筑。)
❶ 形状类似穹顶的物体或自然结构,如某些蘑菇的顶部或地质构造。
“The salt domes in this region contain valuable oil reserves.”
(该地区的盐穹结构蕴藏着宝贵的石油资源。)
“Mushroom domes can be seen everywhere after the rain.”
(雨后随处可见蘑菇伞状的顶部。)
onion domes — 指东正教教堂特有的洋葱形圆顶,通常呈彩色且层层叠叠。
“The colorful onion domes of St. Basil's Cathedral are world-famous.”
(圣瓦西里大教堂色彩缤纷的洋葱形圆顶举世闻名。)
domes of silence — 比喻完全安静的环境,或指防止窃听的隔音装置。
“The library was like domes of silence during final exams.”
(期末考试期间的图书馆安静得如同隔音穹顶。)