integument
US /ɪnˈteɡ.jə.mənt/
UK /ɪnˈteɡ.jə.mənt/
名词
外皮, 表皮, 珠被
a natural outer covering or coat, such as the skin of an animal or the rind of a fruit
示例:
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The reptile's tough integument protects it from predators.
爬行动物坚韧的外皮保护它免受捕食者的侵害。
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The seed's outer integument is crucial for its survival.
种子的外部珠被对其生存至关重要。