tortoiseshell
n
1 [U] hard shell of certain turtles, esp the type with yellow and brown markings, used to make combs, etc 玳瑁壳
[attrib 作定语]
a hairbrush with a tortoiseshell back 背面镶玳瑁的发刷.
2 [C] cat with yellowish-brown markings 有黄棕色花纹的猫.
3 [C] type of butterfly with brownish markings 一种有棕色花纹的蝴蝶.
🗣️ 情景例句
As a matter of fact,
事实上,
A lamb is as dear to a poor man as an ox to the rich.
穷人的一只羔羊比富人的一头牛还要珍贵。
We have agreed on all terms in the contract. Shall we sign it next week?