pendant

• 过时的形容词，意为“待决的”、“未解决的”或“悬而未决的”。历史上也用于表示“悬挂的”或“悬垂的”。在现代英语中已属古旧用法。

An archaic adjective meaning 'pending', 'undecided', or 'awaiting conclusion'. Also used historically to mean 'hanging' or 'suspended'. Now obsolete in modern English.

1. Hanging from aboveB2formal

   Suspended or hanging from a point above, often used to describe objects that dangle.

   悬挂的

   • The pendant lamp hung gracefully from the ceiling.
   • Pendant branches of the willow tree swayed in the breeze.
   • The pendant sign swung gently over the shop entrance.

   同义词danglinghangingpendentpenduloussuspended

• 指悬挂在项链、耳环等首饰上的垂饰，也指悬挂在天花板上的枝形吊灯等照明装置。

A noun referring to an ornament that hangs from a piece of jewelry, such as a necklace or earring, or a branched lighting fixture that hangs from the ceiling.

1. Jewelry adornmentB1formal

   A piece of jewelry that hangs from a necklace or earring, often decorative.

   吊坠

   • She wore a beautiful gold pendant around her neck.
   • The pendant on her earring sparkled in the light.
   • He gave her a heart-shaped pendant for her birthday.

   同义词charmdroplocketmedallion

2. B2formal

   A branched lighting fixture that hangs from the ceiling, often ornate.

   吊灯

   • The dining room had an elegant crystal pendant.
   • They installed a modern pendant over the kitchen island.
   • The pendant light cast a warm glow across the room.

   同义词chandelierlustre