1726 (earlier petala, 1704), from Modern Latin petalum "petal" (17c.), from Greek petalon "a leaf; leaf of metal, thin plate," noun use of neuter of adj. petalos "outspread, broad, flat," from PIE root *pete- "to spread out" (see pace (n.)). Related: Petaline.
中文解释
1. patent => petal.
实用例句
1. Each white petal had a stripe of red.
每一片白色的花瓣上都有一条红色的条纹.来自《简明英汉词典》
2. A petal fluttered to the ground.
一片花瓣飘落到地上.来自辞典例句
3. Entering the grove, he strolled along the petal - strewn ground, pushing aside the lowhanging branches.
