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dorsal

/ˈdɔɹsəl/

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noun

靠背，后挡板。

A hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc.

Examples :

"The elaborate dorsal behind the king's throne was made of velvet and gold. "

国王宝座后方那块用天鹅绒和黄金制成的华丽靠背，显得格外气派。

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adjective

背部的，背侧的

With respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate.

Examples :

"The dorsal fin of the fish was a striking feature. "

这条鱼的背鳍是一个引人注目的特征。

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adjective

刀背的，单面刃的

(of a knife) Having only one sharp side.

Examples :

"The butter knife was dorsal, with only the bottom edge sharp enough to spread, not cut. "

那个黄油刀是单面刃的，只有底部边缘锋利到可以涂抹黄油，但没法用来切东西。

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adjective

足背的，手背的

Relating to the top surface of the foot or hand.

Examples :

"The mosquito bite on the dorsal surface of my hand is incredibly itchy. "

我手背上的蚊子包痒得厉害。

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adjective

舌背的，舌背音的

(of a sound) Produced using the dorsum of the tongue.

Examples :

"The singer produced a dorsal sound, using the back of her tongue to create the specific tone. "

这位歌手发出了一种舌背音，她用舌头的后部来制造这个特定的音调。

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adjective

背面的，下表面的。

Relating to the surface naturally inferior, as of a leaf.

Examples :

"The dorsal side of the leaf was pressed against the windowpane. "

叶子的背面贴在了窗玻璃上。

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adjective

背面的，背部的。

Relating to the surface naturally superior, as of a creeping hepatic moss.

Examples :

"The dorsal side of the plant's leaves was a deeper green than the underside. "

这种植物叶子的背面比底面颜色更深。

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