释义 |
ˈserpentining, ppl. a. [f. serpentine v. + -ing2.] Winding or coiling like a serpent; winding, sinuous, tortuous.
1799Southey Let. to John May Aug. Life (1850) II. 22 Ascending from Lynmouth up a road of serpentining perpendicularity. 1855Browning Men & Women, Andrea del Sarto 26 My serpentining beauty, rounds on rounds! 1888Punch 4 Feb. 60/2 The gnarled serpentining root of yonder..elm. Hence ˈserpentiningly adv., windingly.
1871Browning Balaust. 355 Though they leap all the way the pillar leads,..And serpentiningly enrich the roof. |