单词 | pendant |
释义 | pendant n. (also pendent)   1. a hanging jewel etc., esp. one attached to a necklace, bracelet, etc.   2. a light fitting, ornament, etc., hanging from a ceiling.   3. Naut. a a short rope hanging from the head of a mast etc., used for attaching tackles. b = PENNANT 1.   4. the shank and ring of a pocket-watch by which it is suspended.   5. (usu. foll. by to) a match, companion, parallel, complement, etc. Etymology: ME f. OF f. pendre hang f. L pendere |
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