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boa

UKˈbəʊəUSˈboʊə

Meaning

1n.

蟒蛇(大型无毒蛇类)

2n.

女用羽毛围巾(历史服饰配件)

Usage

The green anaconda is the largest species of boa constrictor.

绿森蚺是体型最大的蟒蛇种类。

She wore a vintage boa to the costume party.

她戴着复古羽毛围巾参加化妆舞会。

Boas are non-venomous snakes that subdue prey by constriction.

蟒蛇是无毒蛇类,通过缠绕压迫方式制服猎物。

Etymology

16世纪通过拉丁语进入英语,原指一种传说中吸食牛乳的大型蛇类。18世纪因羽毛围巾的形态蜿蜒如蛇,自然引申为服饰名称。词义演变体现"形态类比"的逻辑——从具象生物到相似形态的物件。

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