chiton

• 名词，有两个不同含义：古希腊人穿的一种羊毛长袍，或一种带有八块壳板的原始海洋软体动物。

A noun with two distinct meanings: a woolen tunic worn in ancient Greece, or a primitive marine mollusk with a shell of eight plates.

1. Ancient Greek garmentB2formal

   A woolen or linen tunic worn by both men and women in ancient Greece, typically fastened at the shoulders.

   希顿

   • The ancient Greek woman wore a simple chiton made of linen.
   • Spartan soldiers often wore a short chiton for battle.
   • The chiton was a common garment in classical Athens.

2. C1formalscientific

   A primitive marine mollusk with an elongated body and a shell composed of eight overlapping calcareous plates.

   石鳖

   • The chiton clings tightly to rocks in the intertidal zone.
   • Marine biologists study the chiton's unique shell structure.
   • Chitons are often found in tide pools along the coast.

   同义词coat-of-mail shell