mosaic
UK/mәu'zeiik/US
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Definitions
n.
A picture or design made from small pieces of colored tile, glass, or stone.
马赛克；镶嵌图案
v.
To arrange or decorate in a mosaic pattern.
用镶嵌工艺装饰
adj.
Made up of diverse elements; composed of cells of varying genetic constitution.
镶嵌的；由多种元素构成的
Root Breakdown
Loanwordmosaicother
=mosaic
Common Collocations
- 1.tile mosaic瓷砖镶嵌
- 2.intricate mosaic复杂的马赛克
- 3.glass mosaic玻璃马赛克
Example Sentences
- 1.
The ancient [mosaic] was carefully preserved in museum.
- 2.
The cultural identity is a complex [mosaic] of traditions.