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afghan

UK //ˈæfɡæn//US //ˈæfˌɡæn//

词源

源自波斯语 'Afghān'(阿富汗人),可能最早出现在梵语文献中,指阿富汗地区的居民。

noun

❶ 指阿富汗人或阿富汗的居民,通常用来描述来自阿富汗这个国家的人。

“He is an Afghan who moved to the US years ago.”

(他是一位多年前移居美国的阿富汗人。)

“Many Afghans have sought refuge in neighboring countries.”

(许多阿富汗人在邻国寻求避难。)

❶ 指阿富汗猎犬,一种原产于阿富汗的长毛犬种,以其优雅的外表和长毛闻名。

“Her Afghan won first prize at the dog show.”

(她的阿富汗猎犬在犬展上获得了第一名。)

“Afghans require regular grooming due to their long hair.”

(阿富汗猎犬由于长毛需要定期梳理。)

同义词:Afghanistani, Afghan hound

adjective

❶ 与阿富汗相关的,用于描述来自阿富汗或与阿富汗有关的事物。

“Afghan cuisine is rich in flavors and spices.”

(阿富汗美食风味浓郁,香料丰富。)

“She collects Afghan carpets as a hobby.”

(她以收集阿富汗地毯为爱好。)

同义词:Afghani, Afghanistani

常见短语

Afghan rug — 指阿富汗手工制作的地毯,以其精美的图案和耐用性闻名。

“The living room is decorated with a beautiful Afghan rug.”

(客厅里铺着一张漂亮的阿富汗地毯。)

Afghan war — 通常指阿富汗发生的战争,尤其是20世纪末至21世纪初的冲突。

“Many books have been written about the Afghan war.”

(许多书籍都描写了阿富汗战争。)