c. 1600, from Latin pendulus "hanging down," figuratively "doubtful, uncertain, hesitating," from pendere "to hang" (see pendant) + -ous. Related: Pendulously; pendulousness.
雙語例句
1. Her unbuttoned jacket opened to show two huge, pendulous breasts.
小棉襖本沒扣著,胸前露出一對(duì)極長(zhǎng)極大的奶來.
來自漢英文學(xué) - 駱駝祥子
2. The pendulous accelerometer design had much in common with the gyro design.
擺式加速度計(jì)的設(shè)計(jì)與陀螺設(shè)計(jì)有很多共同之處.
來自辭典例句
3. Her lip grew pendulous as she aged.
由于老邁,她的嘴唇往下掛了.
來自辭典例句
4. On the paralyzed side the ear is pendulous, the eye partly closed, and the nostril immobilized.
在麻痹的一側(cè),耳下垂; 眼半閉, 鼻孔不運(yùn)動(dòng).
來自辭典例句
5. So blend the turrets and shadows there that all seems pendulous in air.