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protrusile

/prəˈtruː.saɪl/

翻译: 一个过时的形容词,形容某物能够向前伸出或被拉出。

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adjective

/prəˈtruː.saɪl/formaltechnical已废弃
  • zh一个过时的形容词,形容某物能够向前伸出或被拉出。

An obsolete adjective describing something that is capable of being thrust forward or extended.

  1. Capable of being thrust forwardC2formal

    Able to be extended or pushed outward, typically used to describe a body part like a tongue or jaw.

    zh可伸出的

    • The chameleon has a protrusile tongue that can catch insects.
    • Some fish have protrusile jaws to capture prey.
    • The animal's protrusile organ helps it feed efficiently.

    同义词extendableextensibleprotractileprotrusible

    反义词retractile