"elephantine" in Chinese (Traditional)
類似大象的巨大的
Definition
形容類似大象的是非常大、笨重或不靈活的。也可以直接指與大象有關的東西。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
多用於正式或文學語境,日常口語很少用。可字面指「大象般的」,也常用來比喻強調巨大或笨拙。常描述大型物體或笨拙動作。
Examples
The building was so large, it looked almost elephantine.
這座建築如此巨大,幾乎看起來是**類似大象的**。
His elephantine footsteps echoed in the empty hall.
他**類似大象的**腳步聲在空盪的大廳裡回響。
The elephantine sculpture stood in the middle of the park.
那座**類似大象的**雕塑矗立在公園中央。
Her elephantine grace surprised everyone at the dance.
她的**類似大象的**優雅在舞會上讓所有人驚訝。
Moving the elephantine sofa took three strong people.
搬動這張**類似大象的**沙發需要三個人。
His response was so slow, it felt almost elephantine in pace.
他的回應如此緩慢,簡直像**類似大象的**步調。