
好词典
源自拉丁语 'serpentinus'(与蛇相关的),由 'serpens'(蛇)派生而来,14世纪进入英语。
❶ 形容事物像蛇一样蜿蜒曲折的形态或运动方式,常用于描述道路、河流或舞蹈动作的曲线美。
“The serpentine road winds through the mountains.”
(蜿蜒的道路在山间盘旋。)
“Her serpentine dance movements captivated the audience.”
(她蛇形般的舞姿让观众着迷。)
❶ 比喻人或行为狡猾、诡计多端,像蛇一样难以捉摸。
“He was known for his serpentine cunning in business deals.”
(他以在商业交易中蛇一般的狡猾闻名。)
“Her serpentine tactics confused her opponents.”
(她狡猾的策略迷惑了对手。)
❶ 一种绿色矿物,常带有蛇皮般的花纹,用于装饰或雕刻。
“The bracelet was made of polished serpentine.”
(手镯由抛光的蛇纹石制成。)
“Serpentine is often used in carvings and jewelry.”
(蛇纹石常用于雕刻和珠宝制作。)
serpentine line — 指排队的队伍呈蛇形弯曲排列,常见于需要控制人群流动的场所。
“Visitors formed a serpentine line outside the popular exhibition.”
(参观者在热门展览外排成了蛇形队伍。)