carbuncle
n.红榴石,红宝石, 痈
难易程度:
carbuncle为短语/超纲词汇
词形变化:
形容词:carbuncled
carbuncle
/'kɑ:bʌŋkl; `kɑrbʌŋkl/
n
1 large inflamed swelling under the skin 痈.
2 bright-red gem with a rounded shape 红玉; 红宝石.
carbuncle
n[C][
Date: 1200-1300;
Language: Old French;Origin:Latin carbunculus
'small piece of burning coal', from carbo;
CARBON]
a large painful lump under someone's skin
a red jewel, especially a
garnet