cowries

[US]/ˈkaʊriz/
[UK]/ˈkaʊriz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.宝贝科宝贝,曾在南亚和非洲部分地区作为货币使用的贝壳;宝贝,贝壳的复数形式

Phrases & Collocations

cowries shells

海螺壳

cowries currency

海螺货币

cowries collection

海螺收藏

cowries beads

海螺珠子

cowries trade

海螺贸易

cowries necklace

海螺项链

cowries art

海螺艺术

cowries pattern

海螺图案

cowries history

海螺历史

cowries design

海螺设计

Example Sentences

cowries were used as currency in ancient trade.

在古代贸易中,海螺被用作货币。

she collected cowries from the beach as a hobby.

她把海螺作为爱好从海滩上收集。

cowries symbolize wealth in some cultures.

在某些文化中,海螺象征着财富。

the necklace was adorned with beautiful cowries.

项链上装饰着美丽的海螺。

cowries can be found in various colors and sizes.

海螺有各种颜色和尺寸。

in some traditions, cowries are used for divination.

在一些传统中,海螺被用作占卜。

they traded cowries for spices and textiles.

他们用海螺交换香料和纺织品。

cowries have a rich history in african art.

海螺在非洲艺术中有着丰富的历史。

the children learned about cowries in their history class.

孩子们在历史课上学习了海螺。

cowries were once a popular form of jewelry.

海螺曾是一种流行的首饰。

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