crest

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GRE Collins 1

英文释义

n. the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
n. (heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet
n. a showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal
v. reach a high point

中文翻译

n. 冠, 饰毛, 头盔的顶部
vi. 到达绝顶
vt. 加以顶饰

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Collins 星级
6,978
BNC 频率
7,472
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记忆技巧

crest 的词根来自拉丁语 crescere，意为“生长、增加”。可以联想为“顶端”或“最高点”，因为山顶是生长的最高处。

例句

1. The bird built its nest at the crest of the tree.
这只鸟在树的顶部筑了巢。
2. The mountain’s crest was covered in snow.
山顶被雪覆盖着。
3. She smiled as she reached the crest of the hill.
她在到达山顶时微笑着。

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