Word
cuneus
/ˈkjuːniəs/
noun
楔形；楔形体
any shape that is triangular in cross section
- 1.
A portion of the occipital lobe of the human brain, involved in visual processing.
大脑枕叶的一部分,参与视觉处理
- 2.
A wedge-shaped section of the forewing of certain heteropteran bugs.
某些异翅目昆虫前翅的楔形部分
- 3.
One of a set of wedge-shaped divisions separated by stairways, found in the Ancient Roman theatre and in mediaeval architecture.
古罗马剧院和中世纪建筑中由楼梯分隔的楔形区域
大脑枕叶的一部分,参与视觉处理；某些异翅目昆虫前翅的楔形部分；古罗马剧院和中世纪建筑中由楼梯分隔的楔形区域；楔片(半翅目的前翅)
In use
The cuneus is the small triangular section at the back of the forewing in many true bugs.
Under the microscope, we could clearly see the dark cuneus on each forewing.
In these specimens, the cunei vary in color from pale yellow to dark brown.
cuneus [noun]
cuneus 常作定语修饰名词，用于描述部位。
The insect's cuneus region is clearly visible.
昆虫的楔片区域清晰可见。
cuneus of [noun]
The shape of the cuneus of the forewing is diagnostic.
前翅楔片的形状具有诊断意义。
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