recurved

• 形容词，指向后弯曲或反曲的，常用于描述叶子、角或羽毛等物体的形状。

An obsolete adjective describing something that is bent or curved backward.

1. Curved backward or inwardC2formal

   Bent or curved in a direction opposite to the usual or forward orientation, often describing a shape that turns back on itself.

   向后弯曲的

   • The recurved petals of the orchid give it a unique appearance.
   • The bird's beak is slightly recurved, helping it catch fish.
   • The recurved spines on the cactus protect it from herbivores.

   同义词hookedincurvedrecurvatereflexedretroflexed

• 动词，表示向后或向反方向弯曲、使弯曲的动作。

A verb used to express the act of bending or curving backward or in a reverse direction.

1. Bend or curve backwardC1formal

   To curve or bend something back or downward, often used in technical or anatomical contexts.

   向后弯曲

   • The bow's limbs recurve at the tips to store more energy.
   • The surgeon carefully recurved the tissue during the procedure.
   • The plant's leaves recurve slightly under intense sunlight.

   同义词archbendbowcurverecurvateretroflex

   反义词extendflattenstraightenunbend