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hunchback

/huhnch-bak/US // ˈhʌntʃˌbæk //UK // (ˈhʌntʃˌbæk) //

驼背,驼峰,驼背人,驼鸟

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a person whose back is humped in a convex position because of abnormal spinal curvature.Compare kyphosis, kyphoscoliosis.
    • : humpback.

Examples

  • He was described by Shakespeare as having a hunchback and indeed the skeleton shows evidence of curvature of the spine.

  • The young woman, seated near the fire-place, was the wife of Fergan, Joan the Hunchback.

  • The Norman did not see a certain, dark-visaged hunchback, who strove to thrust himself through the throng to a station beside him.

  • Leonard frowned; then glared at the hunchback, who was still peering at them.

  • I could not resist the inclination to look back at the hunchback.

  • Every hand, every tongue was against the hunchback, yet my shame saved me.