opposable

英 [ə'pəʊzəb(ə)l] 美 [ə'pozəbl]
  • adj. 可反对的；可相对的
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英文词源

opposable (adj.)
1660s, "capable of being withstood," from oppose + -able. In reference to human thumbs, from 1833. Related: Opposability.

双语例句

1. The human thumb is opposable.
人类的拇指与其他四指对置.

来自辞典例句

2. None of the new world monkeys has opposable thumbs.
新世纪的猴子也都没有反生拇指.

来自电影对白

3. The thumb is opposable to the forefinger.
大拇指可与食指相对.

来自互联网

4. The opposable thumb allows them to pick up small items and grip objects from Both sides.
利用拇指和手指可以捡拾小东西和抓握物体.

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