imbricate

• 形容事物具有重叠排列的部分，呈规律性图案，如瓦片或鱼鳞。

Describes something having overlapping parts arranged in a regular pattern, like roof tiles or fish scales.

1. Overlapping like scalesC2formal

   Arranged so that parts overlap each other, similar to the scales of a fish or roof tiles.

   覆瓦状的

   • The leaves of the plant are imbricate, overlapping like shingles on a roof.
   • The artist created an imbricate pattern on the vase.
   • The imbricate arrangement of the petals provides protection for the bud.

   同义词layeredoverlappingscalytiled

• 动词，表示像瓦片或鳞片那样层层叠压、彼此部分覆盖地排列。

A verb meaning to overlap or arrange in a layered, overlapping pattern, like tiles or scales.

1. To overlap in a regular patternC2formal

   To arrange overlapping edges, like tiles or scales, so that each piece covers part of the next.

   使叠瓦状排列

   • The roof tiles were imbricated to prevent water leakage.
   • The artist imbricated the leaves in the painting to create depth.
   • The scales of the fish are imbricated for protection.

   同义词lapoverlapshingletile

2. To overlapC2formal

   To lie or be placed over something else, partially covering it.

   重叠

   • The plates of armor imbricate to allow movement.
   • The petals of the flower imbricate in a spiral pattern.
   • The layers of rock imbricate along the fault line.

   同义词lapoverlapoverlayoverlie