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.
雙語例句
1. Each white petal had a stripe of red.
每一片白色的花瓣上都有一條紅色的條紋.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
2. A petal fluttered to the ground.
一片花瓣飄落到地上.
來自辭典例句
3. Entering the grove, he strolled along the petal - strewn ground, pushing aside the lowhanging branches.
他走進了梅林,踏著散落在地上的花瓣, 用手披開垂下的樹枝,在梅林裏麵慢步閑走.
來自漢英文學 - 家（1-26） - 家（1-26）
4. May I bring you the rose - petal salad?
給你來點玫瑰色拉 如何 ?
來自互聯網
5. Look soft and natural with the sheerest neutrals and petal pinks.