"turtleback" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 龜背
• 龜殼形狀

Definition

烏龜的背殼或彎曲的背部；也用來形容有烏龜殼形狀的東西。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

“turtleback” 多用於生物學或作比喻用於拱形、弧形結構，在建築和設計裡特別常見。日常會話不常用。

Examples

The turtleback of a sea turtle is strong and hard.

海龜的**龜背**很堅硬。

Some boats have a turtleback roof to protect from water.

有些船有**龜背**形的頂棚來防水。

Rocks with a turtleback shape are common near the shore.

海岸附近常見有**龜殼形狀**的岩石。

The old church was built with a turtleback roof for better drainage.

這座老教堂建有**龜背**型屋頂，以便更好排水。

Some cars have a turtleback design for better aerodynamics.

有些汽車採用**龜背**造型以提升空氣動力學。

After the rain, puddles formed on the road except on the turtleback sections.

雨後，除了**龜背**形路段，路上形成了積水。