volute
US /vəˈluːt/
UK /vəˈluːt/
名词
1.
涡卷, 螺旋形装饰
a spiral scroll characteristic of Ionic capitals and also used in Corinthian and Composite capitals
示例:
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The architect designed the columns with elegant volutes.
建筑师设计了带有优雅涡卷的柱子。
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Each capital was adorned with intricate carved volutes.
每个柱头都装饰着精雕细琢的涡卷。
2.
螺旋形, 卷曲装饰
a spiral or coiled ornament or formation
示例:
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The shell had a beautiful natural volute.
贝壳有一个美丽的天然螺旋形。
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The fern frond began to unfurl in a perfect volute.
蕨类植物的叶子开始以完美的螺旋形展开。