"conch" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 海螺壳

Definition

海螺壳是一种大型的螺旋状贝壳，来自海里的蜗牛，有时用作乐器或装饰品。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“conch”特指大型螺旋状的海螺壳，而不是普通的贝壳。在印度文化中，“conch”常用于宗教仪式，指“法螺”。不要与“shell”混淆。

Examples

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

在一些文化中，**海螺壳**是力量和纯洁的象征。

She found a pink conch on the beach.

她在海滩上捡到一个粉色的**海螺壳**。

The conch shell was used as a horn.

**海螺壳**被当作号角使用。

The children collected conchs during their vacation.

孩子们在假期里捡了很多**海螺壳**。

He blew into the conch to call everyone to dinner.

他吹响了**海螺壳**叫大家吃饭。

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

如果你把**海螺壳**贴在耳边，可以听到大海的声音。