单词 | earlid |
释义 | > as lemmasearlid earlid n. a structure capable of closing off the ear; esp. a hypothetical equivalent to the eyelid; (in early use also) †the upper part of the auricle of the ear (obsolete). ΚΠ 1552 R. Huloet Abcedarium Anglico Latinum Eare lydde, or over~parte of the eare, pinnula. 1715 R. Bulstrode Misc. Ess. 27 We have no Ear-Lids to keep us from Hearing. 1871 T. H. Huxley Man. Anat. Vertebrated Animals 250 The tympanic membranes [of the crocodile] are exposed, but a cutaneous valve, or earlid, lies above each, and can be shut down over it. 1930 Times 3 July 10/5 Nature..has not provided against assaults upon the hearing, and we have no ‘ear-lid’ by which we can shut out noise. 2008 Guardian 28 June 39/3 The best thing about radio is that people are born without earlids. < as lemmas |
随便看 |
|
英语词典包含1132095条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。