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arabesque

🇬🇧 UK/.ærә'besk/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

An elaborate decorative design of intertwined floral or geometric patterns; a ballet position with one leg raised behind and arms outstretched.

阿拉伯式花饰;(芭蕾)阿拉贝斯克姿势

v.

To decorate with an arabesque pattern; to move in an arabesque motion.

以阿拉伯式花纹装饰

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
arabArab, Arabian, of Arabic origin
+
esquein the style of
=arabesque

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The building's facade was decorated with intricate arabesques in gold leaf.

  • 2.

    The ballerina performed a graceful arabesque, her extended leg perfectly aligned.

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