castor

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈkɑːs.tə/    美 /ˈkæs.tɚ/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A hat made from the fur of the beaver. countable,uncountable
    — I have been always noted for the jaunty manner in which I wear my castor—[…]
  2. A variety of petalite found in Elba. uncountable
  3. Alternative spelling of caster, especially in its senses; A pivoting roller attached to the bottom of furniture to allow it to be moved. UK,especially
  4. A heavy quality of broadcloth for overcoats. countable,uncountable
  5. Alternative spelling of caster, especially in its senses; A container with a perforated cap for sprinkling its contents, especially salt, pepper, etc. UK,especially
    — Mrs. Hussey soon appeared, with a mustard-pot in one hand and a vinegar-cruet in the other, having just broken away from the occupation of attending to the castors, and scolding her little black boy meantime.
  6. Castoreum (bitter exudate of mature beavers). countable,uncountable
  7. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Ariadne, of Africa and Asia. countable,uncountable

词形变化

castors plural castors plural

词汇关系

衍生词
castorin castor sugar castored castoring
相关词
castorette castoreum castor bean castor oil castor sac

词源

词源 1
From Middle French castor, from Old French castor (“beaver”), from Latin castor (“beaver”), from Ancient Greek κάστωρ (kástōr), from Doric Greek κάστον (káston, “wood”).
词源 2
Named from Greek mythology; see Castor and Pollux. The name pollux was given to another mineral with which it was always found.
词源 3
Alternative spelling of caster, via cast + -or (the Latinate varient of -er).
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