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elytra

['ɛlɪtrɑn]

n. 翅鞘；翅基（elytron的复数）

英文词源

elytra (n.): 1774, plural of elytron "hardened wing of an insect," from Greek elytron "sheath," from elyein "to roll round," from PIE root *wel- (3) "to turn, roll," with derivatives referring to curved, enclosing objects (see volvox). Related: Elytroid.

双语例句

1. In this order the the forewings are modified to form hard elytra or cases.: 该目昆虫的前翅发展成坚硬的鞘翅或壳.