semicircular
UK/,sɛmaɪ'sɝkjʊlɚ/US/.semi'sә:kjulә/
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Definitions
adj.
Shaped like half a circle.
半圆形的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsemi-half, partly
+
circularcircle, ring, around
=semicircular
semi- (half) + circular = shaped like half a circle. Note the medical term semicircular canals (balance organs in the ear), which are literally half-loop shaped.
Common Collocations
- 1.semicircular arch半圆形拱门
- 2.semicircular canal半规管
- 3.semicircular shape半圆形造型
Example Sentences
- 1.
The theater has a semicircular row of seats.
- 2.
The semicircular canals help us keep our balance.