汉英词典
Chinese-English Dictionary
MEANING OF 蟬翼
蟬翼 (蝉翼)
cicada's wing / fig. diaphanous / delicate texture
蝉的翅膀。常用以比喻极轻极薄的事物。 引申为轻视。 借指蝉鬓。
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EXAMPLE SENTENCES

她穿着一件白色蝉翼纱上衣。

She wore a white organdy blouse .

她穿着一件薄如蝉翼的绸服。

She was wearing a dress of diaphanous silk.

平民化服饰:身穿白色蝉翼和牛仔裤的夫妇显得十分平易近人。

Playing it casual: The couple dressed down in jeans and white shirts.

它们是用不同的材料做的,白云石、绡、蝉翼纱等。

They are made from different materials — dolomite, tough silk, organdie etc.