新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

crescent

英  [ˈkresənt]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • crescents

    1[C 可数名词] 新月(伊斯兰教最重要的标志)

    A crescent is a curved shape that is wider in the middle than at its ends, like the shape of the moon during its first and last quarters. It is the most important symbol of the Islamic faith.

    双语例句

    例:

    A glittering Islamic crescent tops the mosque.

    一个闪闪发光的伊斯兰新月标志立于该清真寺之顶。

    例:

    a narrow crescent of sand dunes.

    一个狭长的新月形沙丘。

    2[C 可数名词] 新月街(用于修成弧形的街道或房屋的地址单位)

    Crescent is sometimes used as part of the name of a street or row of houses that is usually built in a curve.

    双语例句

    例:

    The address is 44 Colville Crescent.

    地址是科尔维尔新月街44号。