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testudos

/tɛˈstuːdoʊz/

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noun

龟甲阵，龟阵

A shelter formed by a body of troops by holding their shields or targets close together over their heads.

Examples :

"The protestors formed testudos with their riot shields to protect themselves from the objects being thrown over the barricade. "

抗议者们用防暴盾牌组成龟甲阵，以保护自己免受翻越路障投掷过来的物品的伤害。

military action group war history

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noun

龟甲阵，移动掩体.

A shelter of similar shape for miners, etc.

Examples :

"The road crew used testudos made of thick steel to protect themselves from falling rocks while they worked on the cliffside. "

道路施工队使用厚钢板制成的龟甲阵，也就是移动掩体，在峭壁边工作时保护自己免受落石的伤害。

military architecture

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noun

龟甲琴

A kind of lyre; so called in allusion to the lyre of Mercury, fabled to have been made of the shell of a tortoise.

Examples :

"The museum displayed ancient testudos, showcasing the delicate craftsmanship used to transform tortoise shells into musical instruments. "

博物馆展出了古代的龟甲琴，展示了将龟壳转化为乐器的精湛工艺。

music mythology art literature

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noun

囊肿肿瘤，包囊瘤。

An encysted tumour.

Examples :

"The doctor suspected the lump on her leg was a collection of testudos, and ordered further investigation to confirm if it was benign. "

医生怀疑她腿上的肿块是囊肿肿瘤，并要求进一步检查以确认是否为良性。

medicine disease body organ anatomy

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noun

拱，穹窿。

Examples :

"The architect designed the ceiling with several testudos, creating a series of elegant arches that supported the roof. "

建筑师在天花板上设计了多个拱形结构（testudos），形成了一系列优雅的拱，支撑着屋顶。

anatomy organ body