| 词汇 | example_english_shell-collector |
| 释义 | shell collectorscollocation in Englishmeanings of shelland collectorThese words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or, see other collocations with collector or shell. shell noun uk /ʃel/ us /ʃel/ the hard outer covering of something, especially nuts, eggs, and ... See more at shell collector noun[C] uk /kəˈlek.tər/ us /kəˈlek.tɚ/ someone who collects objects because they are beautiful, valuable, ... See more at collector Examples of shell collectorsThese examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. This, combined with its overall rarity, makes it desirable to shell collectors. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. The shells of this species of cowry are still popular among shell collectors, and are also used as a decorative object, even in modern times. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. It is also true that not all conchologists are shell collectors; this type of research only requires access to private or institutional shell collections. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Not all shell collectors are conchologists; some are primarily concerned with the aesthetic value of shells instead of their scientific study. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Many shell collectors belong to shell clubs where they can meet others who share their interests. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. However, because of their minute size, micromollusks often go unnoticed by beachcombers, shell collectors and even more serious conchologists. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. It is a fairly common species where it occurs, but because of its attractive appearance, it is highly sought after by shell collectors. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. This intricately brown-and-white pattern is highly prized by shell collectors. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. It is not uncommon for shell collectors to deliberately remove a periostracum layer (using household bleach) if they feel that a shell is more attractive without it. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. In species that are almost always dextral, very rarely a sinistral specimen will be produced, and these oddities are avidly sought after by some shell collectors. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. Want to learn more? Go to the definition of shell Go to the definition of collector See other collocations with collector See other collocations with shell |
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