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aspic

/ˈæspɪk/

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noun

肉冻, 肉冻食品.

A dish in which ingredients are set into a gelatine, jelly-like substance made from a meat stock or consommé.

Examples :

"For the potluck, Grandma brought a savory aspic filled with ham and vegetables. "

奶奶为聚餐带来了一道美味的肉冻食品，里面有火腿和蔬菜。

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noun

眼镜蛇，蝰蛇

An asp, a small venomous snake of Egypt.

Examples :

"While historians debate the exact snake Cleopatra used, many believe the asp was a major factor in her death. "

虽然历史学家们仍在争论克里奥帕特拉究竟使用了哪种蛇，但许多人认为眼镜蛇是她死亡的主要原因。

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noun

十二磅炮，小口径加农炮

A piece of ordnance carrying a 12-pound shot.

Examples :

"During the siege, the fort relied on its small number of aspics to defend against the advancing enemy. "

在围攻期间，这座堡垒依靠其少量十二磅炮抵御来犯的敌人。

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adjective

眼镜蛇的, 阴险的

Aspish; relating to an asp, a small venomous snake of Egypt.

Examples :

"Given the definition "Aspish; relating to an asp, a small venomous snake of Egypt," a good example sentence is: "The pharaoh's headdress featured an aspic design, symbolizing his royal power and connection to the dangerous snake." "

法老的头饰上饰有眼镜蛇图案，象征着他的王权以及与这种危险蛇类的联系。

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