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retractile

/rɪˈtræk.taɪl/

翻译: 形容词,描述某物可以被拉回或缩进内部,例如猫的爪子。现在多被更常见的词“retractable”取代。

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adjective

/rɪˈtræk.taɪl/C2formalscientific已废弃
  • zh形容词,描述某物可以被拉回或缩进内部,例如猫的爪子。现在多被更常见的词“retractable”取代。

An adjective describing something that can be drawn back or in, such as the claws of a cat. It is now largely replaced by the more common term 'retractable'.

  1. Capable of being drawn backC1formal

    Describes a body part or object that can be pulled inward or back into a larger structure.

    zh可缩回的

    • Cats have retractile claws that they keep sheathed when walking.
    • The landing gear of the aircraft is retractile to reduce drag.
    • Some animals have retractile tongues for capturing prey.

    同义词retractable

词形
  • more retractile comparative form
  • most retractile superlative form