retuse
/ri-toos, -tyoos/US // rɪˈtus, -ˈtyus //UK // (rɪˈtjuːs) //
缓兵之计,缓释,缓和,缓和气氛
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : having an obtuse or rounded apex with a shallow notch, as leaves.
Examples
Leaves succubous, subconcave or flat, the apex rounded, rarely retuse or bidentate; underleaves none (in our species).
Leaves succubous, ovate-oblong, entire or slightly retuse; underleaves none.
Retuse, with rounded summit slightly indented, forming a very shallow notch, as in Fig. 137.
Retuse: ending in an obtuse sinus or broad, shallow notch, terminated by an obtuse hollow.
They are entire, with an emarginate or even retuse apex and an unequal base, and texture coriaceous.
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