Compound Eye

A compound eye, also known as a multifaceted eye, is a type of eye found in many insects and some crustaceans.

中文含义： 复眼

英语词性： Noun

美式音标： /ˈkɑmˌpaʊnd aɪ/

同义词： multifaceted eye

易混淆单词： simple eye (单眼)

Example Sentences:

  • The dragonfly’s compound eye allows it to detect movement in all directions.（蜻蜓的复眼可以让它检测所有方向的运动。）
  • Arthropods have compound eyes, which consist of many small lenses.（节肢动物有复眼，由许多小透镜组成。）