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Rome

UK /rəʊm/US /roʊm/

词源

源自拉丁语 'Roma',可能源于古伊特鲁里亚语,意为‘河流之城’或‘强大之城’。

noun

❶ 意大利的首都和最大城市,位于该国中部,是古罗马帝国的发源地,拥有丰富的历史遗迹和文化。

“Rome is known as the Eternal City because of its long history.”

(罗马因其悠久的历史被称为永恒之城。)

“We visited the Colosseum during our trip to Rome.”

(我们在罗马旅行时参观了斗兽场。)

同义词:Eternal City, Capital of Italy, Ancient Rome

常见短语

Rome wasn't built in a day — 这句谚语意思是伟大的成就需要时间和耐心,不能急于求成。

“Don't rush your project; remember, Rome wasn't built in a day.”

(不要急于完成你的项目,记住,罗马不是一天建成的。)

When in Rome, do as the Romans do — 这句谚语建议人们在不同的地方应适应当地的风俗和习惯。

“I tried the local cuisine because, when in Rome, do as the Romans do.”

(我尝试了当地美食,因为入乡随俗嘛。)