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单词 hourglass
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hourglass
noun[C]
uk
/ˈaʊə.ɡlɑːs/us
/ˈaʊr.ɡlæs/
aglasscontainerfilledwithsandthattakesonehourtomovefrom anupperto alowerpartthrough anarrowopeningin themiddle, usedespeciallyin the past tomeasuretime
（用于计时的）沙漏
picture of hourglass
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(Definition ofhourglassfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

hourglass| American Dictionary

hourglass
noun[C]
us
/ˈɑʊərˌɡlæs/
aglasscontainerthatcontainssandthatmovesfrom anupperto alowerpartthrough anarrowopeningin themiddleand is used formeasuringtime
(Definition ofhourglassfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofhourglass

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The eternalhourglassof existence is turned upside down again and again, and you with it, speck of dust !
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For one, elaborately modeled image censers and censer stands abruptly ceased to be used, and spikedhourglassand ladle censers were adopted.
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The imploded target develops anhourglassshape that effectively isolates the marker layer for diagnostic imaging.
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The center is driven more energetically and creates anhourglassshape to the imploded ablator shell.
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According to its shape the ducts were divided into three distinct types: tunnel,hourglassand window.
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Our teleomeres are shortening, thehourglassis emptying of sand.
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The occlusion rate was less in ductus ofhourglassshape (80%) and worst in those of window shape.
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The transverse views demonstrate anhourglass-shape to the imploded target.
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The transverse view clearly shows anhourglassshape to the imploded target.
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Thehourglassvisualises this fragmentation of time through the falling of sand grains.
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The timepiece in question seems to have relied upon the movement of a fluid, something like sand in anhourglass.
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During growth there is also a change from an 'hourglass-shaped' glabella to a nearly parallel-sided glabella, tapering slightly forward.
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Non-image incensario forms are primarily open bowls (lak?) or basins and pedestal orhourglass(biconical) vase shapes.
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Compound eyes in untreated specimens are reddish and somewhathourglass-shaped, concave on the anterior and posterior edges, not divided.
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The sands are running out in thehourglassso far as they are concerned.
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