"conch" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 海螺殼

Definition

海螺殼是大型螺旋形的貝殼，來自海螺，有時用作樂器或裝飾品。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

「conch」指大型螺旋形的海螺殼，與一般貝殼不同。印度文化中「conch」用於宗教儀式，稱為「法螺」。切勿與「shell」混淆。

Examples

In some cultures, the conch is a symbol of power and purity.

在某些文化中，**海螺殼**象徵著力量與純潔。

She found a pink conch on the beach.

她在海灘上撿到一個粉紅色的**海螺殼**。

The conch shell was used as a horn.

**海螺殼**被當作號角使用。

The children collected conchs during their vacation.

孩子們在假期裡撿了很多**海螺殼**。

He blew into the conch to call everyone to dinner.

他吹響**海螺殼**叫大家喫飯。

You can hear the ocean if you put a conch to your ear.

把**海螺殼**放在耳邊，可以聽到海洋的聲音。