opposable的意思

opposable

英式音标[ə'pozəbl]
美式英标[ə'pəʊzəb(ə)l]

基本解释

adj. 可反对的；可相对的

英文词源

opposable (adj.): 1660s, "capable of being withstood," from oppose + -able. In reference to human thumbs, from 1833. Related: Opposability.

实用例句

1. The human thumb is opposable.: 人类的拇指与其他四指对置.

2. None of the new world monkeys has opposable thumbs.: 新世纪的猴子也都没有反生拇指.

3. The thumb is opposable to the forefinger.: 大拇指可与食指相对.

4. The opposable thumb allows them to pick up small items and grip objects from Both sides.: 利用拇指和手指可以捡拾小东西和抓握物体.

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