| 词汇 | tortoiseshell |
| 释义 | tortoiseshell noun uk /ˈtɔː.təʃ.ʃel/ us /ˈtɔːr.t̬əs.ʃel/ tortoiseshellnoun (ANIMAL SHELL)[ U ] the hard shell of a turtle that is yellow, orange, and brown and that is used to make decorative objects, or an artificial substance made to look like this: 玳瑁壳，龟甲，龟板;仿玳瑁壳 Nowadays, jewellery that is marketed as "tortoiseshell" is actually plastic. This area is the centre of a deadly illegal trade in tortoiseshell and turtle meat. Steve Wisbauer/Photodisc/GettyImages The little mirror was backed with tortoiseshell. He was presented with a set of ceremonial vessels and knives made of tortoiseshell and wood. The skin, hair & bone of non-human animals ala baleen bristle bristly coated cowhide dander downy feather fleece mane plumule sable seashell spine spinneret vibrissa whalebone whiskery wishbone tortoiseshellnoun (CAT)[ C ]( alsotortoiseshell cat) a cat with black, brown, and orange fur: Ella, a seven-year-old tortoiseshell, disappeared from her home three months ago. The tortoiseshell cat was found injured and frightened and was taken to an animal sanctuary. Compare calico tabby Dave King/Dorling Kindersley/GettyImages We have two cats - a tortoiseshell and a tabby. A tortoiseshell cat is actually a cat that is part black and part red tabby, giving it a tri-coloured look. I looked out of the window and there was a little tortoiseshell cat sitting outside. In the United Kingdom a tortoiseshell cat with white markings is called simply a "tortoiseshell and white", while in the United States it is known as a "calico" or a "calico cat". Felines (cats) Abyssinian American shorthair barn cat Bengal Bengal tiger farm cat feline Himalayan house cat jaguar Norwegian forest cat ocelot Oriental shorthair panther Persian Siamese Siberian Singapura snowshoe Sphynx tortoiseshellnoun (BUTTERFLY)[ C ](alsotortoiseshell butterfly) a type of butterfly(= an insect with large, often brightly coloured wings) that has reddish-orange, black and yellow marks on its wings: From the shape of its wings and manner of flight, the butterfly was almost certainly a small tortoiseshell. The food plant for the tortoiseshell butterfly is the stinging nettle. A large tortoiseshell flew past the window. Last year's mild weather saw species that hibernate, such as peacock and tortoiseshell, survive in great numbers throughout the winter. Insect names anopheles ant aphid beastie bedbug deathwatch beetle dragonfly dust mite earwig earworm house dust mite housefly insect jigger ladybird scarab silverfish sow bug spider mite stick insect tortoiseshell adjective uk /ˈtɔː.təʃ.ʃel/ us /ˈtɔːr.t̬əs.ʃel/ tortoiseshelladjective (ANIMAL SHELL)made of tortoiseshell or of a material that has been made to look like tortoiseshell: One of her presents was a tortoiseshell brush, comb, and mirror set. glasses with tortoiseshell frames玳瑁壳框架的眼镜 Please don't buy the corals or tortoiseshell souvenirs that are offered for sale. The manicure set is sold in a black leather case with mock tortoiseshell handles. Among the objects on display are an engraved tortoiseshell comb and its case, dating to 1689. The skin, hair & bone of non-human animals ala baleen bristle bristly coated cowhide dander downy feather fleece mane plumule sable seashell spine spinneret vibrissa whalebone whiskery wishbone tortoiseshelladjective (CAT)(of a cat or its fur) black, brown, and orange in colour: They had adopted a tortoiseshell kitten. Male cats are almost never tortoiseshell. Compare calico tabby Several of the cats had tortoiseshell markings. Only females have two X chromosomes, so only female cats can display the red plus non-red tortoiseshell combination. The cat's tortoiseshell, so I'm assuming it's a girl. Felines (cats) Abyssinian American shorthair barn cat Bengal Bengal tiger farm cat feline Himalayan house cat jaguar Norwegian forest cat ocelot Oriental shorthair panther Persian Siamese Siberian Singapura snowshoe Sphynx tortoiseshell | American Dictionarytortoiseshell noun[ U ] us/ˈtɔr·t̬əsˌʃel/ the hard shell of a turtle that has attractive brown and yellow patterns, or plastic made to look like this shell: a tortoiseshell barrette tortoiseshell eyeglass frames Examples of tortoiseshelltortoiseshell Spectacle frames will not be taxed unless made from luxury materials such as tortoiseshell and gold. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There are only two basic types of frame—the metal, and the tortoiseshell-type frame. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The new regulations are intended to bring under control all worked tortoiseshell products of sea turtles of the cheloniidae family. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There may be ivory from one part of the world, tortoiseshell from another, while the bristles of a brush may come from some other country. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We know that conservationists are particularly worried about the crocodile and alligator families, the vicuna and tortoiseshell. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I have noted his comments about tortoiseshell and turtle shells, and also about the distinctions that ought to be made. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 When elm trees return, the large tortoiseshell butterfly will return. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The opossum shrimp has gone, as have four species of spiders, three species of butterflies, including the black-veined white, the large tortoiseshell and the large blue. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Saash, a tortoiseshell cat, is the technical expert on the gates' hyperstrings. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Combs made from ivory and tortoiseshell were once common but concerns for the animals that produce them have reduced their usage. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. She finds him attractive, describing his tortoiseshell eyes and his chestnut hair that kind of fell across his forehead as pleasant. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. In a litter sired by a ginger tom, the females will be tortoiseshell or ginger. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Most models feature a black pickguard, though closer inspection reveals that some pickguards only appear black and are actually a very dark tortoiseshell pattern. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. She is striped and dark, perhaps a dark tabby or tortoiseshell. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. The girls wear "tembleques" in their hair a gold and tortoiseshell comb with pearls in it. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. See all examples of tortoiseshell 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. |
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