spatulate

a. 刮刀状的 [医] 药刀状的; 匙形的, 铲形的(叶)

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US
UK /ˈspa.tjʊ.lət/
UK /ˈspa.tʃʊ.lət/

词形变化

spatulated spatulates 三单 spatulates spatulating spatulating 现在分词 spatulated 过去式 spatulated 过去分词 more spatulate 比较级 most spatulate 最高级

别名

spathulate

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To treat or mix with a spatula.

  2. 2.

    To incise the end of (a pliable cylindrical structure) such that the cut end can be splayed apart and flattened.

adj.
  1. 1.

    Shaped like a spatula; having a rounded, flattened extremity.

  2. 2.

    Of a leaf: having a broad, flat end and tapering into a narrower base.

    生物 植物学

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