Pectoral



GRE

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 胸部的, 胸的
• ［英］ adj. 胸部的, 胸的 ( situated in or on the chest)
• ［记］ pector ( 胸) ＋al -> 胸部的

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Date: 15th century
• 1. something worn on the breast
• 2. pectoral muscle

II. adjective

• Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin pectoralis, from pector-, pectus breast; akin to Tocharian A p????m breasts, Old Irish ucht breast
• Date: 1578
• 1. of, situated in or on, or worn on the chest
• 2. coming from the breast or heart as the seat of emotion

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