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〔ambergris〕A waxy, grayish substance formed in the intestines of sperm whales and found floating at sea or washed ashore. It is added to perfumes to slow down the rate of evaporation.龙涎香:抹香鲸肠部形成的一种蜡状灰色物质,常浮在海面或被冲到岸上。加入香水中以减缓挥发速度〔sperm〕A substance, such as spermaceti, associated with the sperm whale.与抹香鲸有关的物质,如鲸脑油〔spermaceti〕A white, waxy substance consisting of various esters of fatty acids, obtained from the head of the sperm whale or another cetacean and used for making candles, ointments, and cosmetics.鲸蜡:一种白色蜡状物质,含多种脂肪酸酯,取自抹香鲸或其他鲸类的头部,用来制造蜡烛、油膏及化妆品 |