c. 1600, from Latin pendulus "hanging down," figuratively "doubtful, uncertain, hesitating," from pendere "to hang" (see pendant) + -ous. Related: Pendulously; pendulousness.
双语例句
1. Her unbuttoned jacket opened to show two huge, pendulous breasts.
小棉袄本没扣着,胸前露出一对极长极大的奶来.
来自汉英文学 - 骆驼祥子
2. The pendulous accelerometer design had much in common with the gyro design.
摆式加速度计的设计与陀螺设计有很多共同之处.
来自辞典例句
3. Her lip grew pendulous as she aged.
由于老迈,她的嘴唇往下挂了.
来自辞典例句
4. On the paralyzed side the ear is pendulous, the eye partly closed, and the nostril immobilized.
在麻痹的一侧,耳下垂; 眼半闭, 鼻孔不运动.
来自辞典例句
5. So blend the turrets and shadows there that all seems pendulous in air.
