pendent

• 一个过时或古旧的形容词，意为“待定的”、“未决的”或“悬而未决的”。在现代英语中很少使用，已在很大程度上被“pending”取代。

An archaic or obsolete adjective meaning 'pending', 'undecided', or 'hanging in suspense'. It is rarely used in modern English, having been largely replaced by 'pending'.

1. Hanging or suspendedC1formal

   Held from above; hanging down or suspended.

   悬挂的

   • The pendent chandelier cast a warm glow over the room.
   • Pendent branches of the willow tree touched the water.
   • The pendent icicles sparkled in the winter sunlight.

   同义词danglingdroopinghangingpendantpenduloussuspendedswingingtrailing

   反义词erectuprightvertical

• 指悬挂在珠宝首饰（如项链或耳环）上的垂饰；也指悬挂在天花板上的枝形吊灯等垂挂式照明器具。

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, earring, or bracelet, 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charmdroplavalierelocketmedallionpendant

2. Lighting fixtureB2formal

   A branched or single light fixture that hangs from the ceiling, often ornate.

   吊灯

   • The dining room features 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chandelierpendant