"elephantine" in Chinese (Simplified)
类似大象的巨大的
Definition
形容类似大象的是非常大、笨重或不灵活的。也可以直接指与大象有关的东西。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于正式或文学语境，日常口语很少用。既可字面指“大象般的”，也常用作比喻强调巨大或笨拙。通常描述大型物体或笨重动作。
Examples
The building was so large, it looked almost elephantine.
这座建筑如此巨大，几乎看起来是**类似大象的**。
His elephantine footsteps echoed in the empty hall.
他**类似大象的**脚步声在空荡的大厅里回响。
The elephantine sculpture stood in the middle of the park.
那座**类似大象的**雕塑矗立在公园中央。
Her elephantine grace surprised everyone at the dance.
她的**类似大象的**优雅在舞会上让所有人惊讶。
Moving the elephantine sofa took three strong people.
搬动这张**类似大象的**沙发需要三个人。
His response was so slow, it felt almost elephantine in pace.
他的回应如此缓慢，简直像**类似大象的**步调。