excrescence
US /ɪkˈskrɛs.əns/
UK /ɪkˈskrɛs.əns/
名词
1.
赘生物, 增生物, 瘤
a distinct outgrowth on a human or animal body or on a plant, especially one that is the result of disease or abnormality
示例:
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The doctor examined the strange excrescence on his skin.
医生检查了他皮肤上奇怪的赘生物。
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The tree had a large, gnarled excrescence on its trunk.
这棵树的树干上有一个巨大而扭曲的赘生物。
2.
an unattractive or superfluous addition or feature
示例:
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The new building was an ugly excrescence on the city's skyline.
这座新建筑是城市天际线上一个丑陋的赘疣。
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His long speech was an unnecessary excrescence to the meeting.
他冗长的演讲是会议上不必要的赘述。