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词汇 petroglyph
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Definition of petroglyph in English:

petroglyph

noun ˈpɛtrə(ʊ)ɡlɪfˈpetrəˌɡlif
  • A rock carving, especially a prehistoric one.

    岩画(尤指史前岩画)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Among its various attractions, Wrangell has totem poles and native-carved petroglyphs that date back an estimated 8,000 years.
    • In Norway, petroglyphs carved in rock by Stone Age hunters are threatened by air pollution.
    • Established in 1990, this national park holds over 17,000 petroglyphs, or carvings and drawings made on rocks, some of which are over 2,000 years old.
    • Afterward, Wilde took us on a short hike to show us nearly thousand-year-old petroglyphs etched on boulders.
    • Our guides led us into a cave with walls covered by ancient petroglyphs, including symbols still used by Aborigines today.

Origin

Late 19th century: from petro- 'rock' + Greek glyphē 'carving'.

Definition of petroglyph in US English:

petroglyph

nounˈpetrəˌɡlif
  • A rock carving, especially a prehistoric one.

    岩画(尤指史前岩画)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Afterward, Wilde took us on a short hike to show us nearly thousand-year-old petroglyphs etched on boulders.
    • Among its various attractions, Wrangell has totem poles and native-carved petroglyphs that date back an estimated 8,000 years.
    • Established in 1990, this national park holds over 17,000 petroglyphs, or carvings and drawings made on rocks, some of which are over 2,000 years old.
    • In Norway, petroglyphs carved in rock by Stone Age hunters are threatened by air pollution.
    • Our guides led us into a cave with walls covered by ancient petroglyphs, including symbols still used by Aborigines today.

Origin

Late 19th century: from petro- ‘rock’ + Greek glyphē ‘carving’.

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