"spermaceti" 怎么发音
word
ˌspɜːr.məˈsɛ.ti
spur-muh-SET-ee
ˌspɜː.məˈsiː.ti
spur-muh-SEE-tee
释义
Spermaceti is a white, waxy substance found in the head of sperm whales, once used in making candles, ointments, and cosmetics.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˌspɜːr.məˈsɛ.ti
英式英语
ˌspɜː.məˈsiː.ti
简化发音
美式
spur-muh-SET-ee
英式
spur-muh-SEE-tee
语境中听
Spermaceti was once used to make high-quality candles.
Spermaceti is found in the head cavity of sperm whales.
People used spermaceti in medicines and cosmetics for many years.
The whaling industry sought spermaceti because it burned cleanly in lamps.