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源自希腊语 'Θῆβαι' (Thēbai),可能来自古埃及语 'Waset',意为“权杖之城”。
❶ 古希腊重要城邦,位于今希腊中部,曾是重要的政治和文化中心,以神话和战争闻名。
“Thebes was a powerful city-state in ancient Greece.”
(底比斯是古希腊一个强大的城邦。)
“The myths of Oedipus are closely associated with Thebes.”
(俄狄浦斯的神话与底比斯密切相关。)
❶ 古埃及城市,位于尼罗河畔,曾是埃及新王国时期的首都,以卡纳克神庙和卢克索神庙著称。
“Thebes was the capital of Egypt during the New Kingdom period.”
(底比斯是新王国时期埃及的首都。)
“The temples of Karnak and Luxor are located in ancient Thebes.”
(卡纳克神庙和卢克索神庙位于古底比斯。)
Thebes of Egypt — 特指古埃及的底比斯,区别于古希腊的底比斯,强调其在埃及历史中的重要性。
“Thebes of Egypt was renowned for its grand temples and monuments.”
(埃及的底比斯以其宏伟的神庙和纪念碑而闻名。)
Thebes of Greece — 特指古希腊的底比斯,区别于古埃及的底比斯,强调其在希腊历史和文化中的地位。
“Thebes of Greece was a key player in many ancient Greek conflicts.”
(希腊的底比斯在许多古希腊冲突中扮演了关键角色。)