1726 (earlier petala, 1704), from Modern Latin petalum "petal" (17c.), from Greek petalon "a leaf; leaf of metal, thin plate," noun use of neuter of adj. petalos "outspread, broad, flat," from PIE root *pete- "to spread out" (see pace (n.)). Related: Petaline.
双语例句
1. Each white petal had a stripe of red.
每一片白色的花瓣上都有一条红色的条纹.
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2. A petal fluttered to the ground.
一片花瓣飘落到地上.
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3. Entering the grove, he strolled along the petal - strewn ground, pushing aside the lowhanging branches.
他走进了梅林,踏着散落在地上的花瓣, 用手披开垂下的树枝,在梅林里面慢步闲走.
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4. May I bring you the rose - petal salad?
给你来点玫瑰色拉 如何 ?
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5. Look soft and natural with the sheerest neutrals and petal pinks.