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echinus

/ɪˈkaɪnəs/ /əˈkaɪnəs/

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noun

海胆，海刺猬。

Examples :

"While snorkeling, we saw several echinus clinging to the coral reef. "

浮潜的时候，我们看到好几个海胆紧紧地吸附在珊瑚礁上。

animal ocean biology food

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noun

海胆形，卵形线脚

The rounded moulding forming the bell of the capital of the Grecian Doric style, which is of a peculiar elastic curve.

Examples :

"The architect pointed out the prominent echinus supporting the abacus on the Doric column, explaining its importance to the building's classical style. "

建筑师指出了多立克柱头上支撑着方板的那个显眼的海胆形线脚，并解释了它对建筑古典风格的重要性。

architecture style building

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noun

卵形线，四分之一圆线脚

The quarter-round moulding (ovolo) of the Roman Doric style.

Examples :

"The Doric column's capital featured a simple echinus, a rounded molding just below the abacus. "

多立克柱式的柱头有一个简单的卵形线，这是一个位于顶板下方，呈四分之一圆形状的装饰线脚。

architecture style

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noun

卵箭饰, 卵形饰。

The egg-and-anchor or egg-and-dart moulding, because often identified with the Roman Doric capital.

Examples :

"The architectural drawing labeled "Roman Doric Capital" clearly showed the echinus, the egg-and-dart molding beneath the abacus. "

这张标有“罗马多立克柱头”的建筑图纸清楚地显示了卵箭饰，也就是楣梁下方的卵形饰。

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