
pendent
词源
源自拉丁语 'pendēre'(悬挂),通过古法语 'pendant' 进入英语,最初指悬挂的状态或物体。
adjective
❶ 悬挂的,下垂的。描述物体从某处垂下或悬挂的状态,常用于描述装饰物或自然物体。
“The pendent chandelier illuminated the dining room beautifully.”
(悬挂的枝形吊灯将餐厅照得美轮美奂。)
“She wore a pendent earring that swayed with her movements.”
(她戴着一副随着动作摇摆的垂坠耳环。)
❶ 悬而未决的,待定的。指问题或事项尚未解决或决定,处于等待状态。
“The court case is still pendent after months of deliberation.”
(经过数月的审议,这起法庭案件仍悬而未决。)
“Our vacation plans are pendent until we get approval from work.”
(我们的度假计划尚未确定,要等工作批准。)
noun
❶ 悬挂物,垂饰。特指作为装饰品悬挂的物体,如项链的吊坠或灯具的悬挂部分。
“The gold pendent around her neck was a family heirloom.”
(她脖子上的金吊坠是家族传家宝。)
“He bought a crystal pendent for his mother's birthday.”
(他为母亲的生日买了一个水晶吊坠。)
常见短语
pendent jurisdiction — 指法院对相关案件具有暂时管辖权的情况,通常用于法律领域。
“The federal court exercised pendent jurisdiction over the state law claims.”
(联邦法院对州法律索赔行使了附属管辖权。)