crescent
/ˈkresnt; `krɛsnt/ n
1 [C]
(a) (thing with a) narrow curved shape that tapers to a point at each end, like the new moon 新月形（物）; 月牙形（物）.
(b) (street consisting of a) semicircular row of houses or other buildings 半圆形的一排房屋或其他建筑物; 半圆形的街区 滋illus 见插图.
2 the Crescent [sing]
(fig 比喻) the faith and religion of Islam 伊斯兰教
the Cross (ie Christianity) and the Crescent 基督教和伊斯兰教.