English Dictionary

serpentine

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈsɜː.pənˌtaɪn/

形容詞

Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of snakes. / Of, or having attributes associated with, the serpent referred to in the book of Genesis in the Bible, such as craftiness or deceitfulness.

日本語の意味

蛇に関する、または蛇のような性質（たとえば、狡猾さや欺瞞性など）をもつ / 聖書の創世記に登場する蛇に関連する特徴、特にその狡猾さや欺瞞性などに結びつけられる

The herpetologist examined the animal's serpentine scales under the microscope.

爬虫類学者は、顕微鏡でその動物の蛇状の鱗を調べた。

意味（1）

Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of snakes.

意味（2）

Of, or having attributes associated with, the serpent referred to in the book of Genesis in the Bible, such as craftiness or deceitfulness.

The wily criminal was known for his serpentine behavior.

意味（3）

Having the form or shape of a snake.

There are serpentine species of lizards which do not have legs.

意味（4）

Curving in alternate directions; sinuous.

The serpentine path through the mountains was narrow and dangerous.

more serpentine （ comparative ）

most serpentine （ superlative ）