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decumbent

/dɪˈkʌm.bənt/

翻译: 描述植物或茎平卧地面,但顶端向上弯曲生长。也泛指横卧而前端上翘的形态。

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adjective

/dɪˈkʌm.bənt/C2formalscientific
  • zh描述植物或茎平卧地面,但顶端向上弯曲生长。也泛指横卧而前端上翘的形态。

Describes a plant or stem that lies flat on the ground but has a tip that curves upward.

  1. Lying down or recliningC2formal

    In a resting or reclining position, typically lying flat or leaning back.

    zh躺着的

    • The weary traveler was found decumbent on the grassy bank.
    • She remained decumbent on the sofa, reading her book.
    • The patient was advised to stay decumbent to relieve back pain.

    同义词flathorizontallyingproneprostraterecliningrecumbentsupine

    反义词erectraisedstandinguprightvertical

词形
  • more decumbent comparative form
  • most decumbent superlative form