请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 motes
释义

mote1 /mōt/

noun
  1. A particle of dust
  2. A speck
  3. A seed or other foreign particle in wool or cotton (Yorkshire moit)
  4. A stain or blemish
  5. Anything very small
ORIGIN: OE mot; Du mot

mōtˈed, moteˈy or (Scot) motty /motˈi/ adjective

Containing a mote or motes

mote spoon noun

A perforated spoon formerly used to remove tea leaves from a teacup or teapot spout, or for straining other liquids

motte2 /mot/ or mote /mōt/ (archaic)

noun

A mound, esp with a castle, a tumulus

ORIGIN: OFr mote (Fr motte); often confused with moot or moot-hill

moteˈ-hill noun

motte and bailey noun (historical)

A type of fortification commonly built by the Normans, with a keep built on a mound surrounded by a walled bailey

随便看

 

英语词典包含305067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。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/11/14 18:54:10