"oliphant" in Chinese (Simplified)
象牙号角(历史用语)
Definition
oliphant 是用象牙制成的历史号角,通常在中世纪用于战斗或狩猎。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“oliphant” 主要见于中世纪文学或奇幻小说,是非常罕见的旧词。专指象牙号角,并非指大象本身。现代日常中文很少用到,常见于历史研究或文学翻译中。
Examples
The knight blew his oliphant to call for help.
骑士吹响了他的**象牙号角**请求援助。
An oliphant was often used in medieval battles.
**象牙号角**经常用于中世纪的战斗。
You can see an oliphant in the museum display.
你可以在博物馆展览看到**象牙号角**。
Everyone turned when the sound of the oliphant echoed across the valley.
当**象牙号角**的声音在山谷间回荡时,大家都回头看了。
In medieval stories, the oliphant often signaled danger or a call to gather.
在中世纪故事中,**象牙号角**常常表示危险或召集。
The hero’s oliphant was carved with intricate designs from distant lands.
英雄的**象牙号角**雕刻着来自远方的精美图案。