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alchemical

UK //ælˈkemɪk(ə)l//US //ælˈkemɪk(ə)l//

词源

源自中古英语 alchimical,来自古法语 alchimique,最终源自阿拉伯语 al-kīmiyā'(化学),结合了希腊语 khēmeia(炼金术)。

adjective

❶ 与炼金术相关的,指涉及将普通金属转化为黄金或寻找长生不老药的古老实践或理论。

“The ancient book contained many alchemical symbols and recipes.”

(这本古书包含了许多炼金术符号和配方。)

“He was fascinated by the alchemical processes described in the manuscript.”

(他对手稿中描述的炼金术过程非常着迷。)

❶ 比喻性的,指具有神秘或神奇性质的转变或过程。

“Their friendship had an almost alchemical quality, transforming both of their lives.”

(他们的友谊有一种近乎炼金术的特质,改变了他们两人的生活。)

“The artist described his creative process as alchemical.”

(这位艺术家将他的创作过程描述为炼金术般的。)

同义词:hermetic, mystical, transmutational, arcane, esoteric

常见短语

alchemical transformation — 指炼金术中的物质转变过程,或比喻性的重大改变。

“The caterpillar's metamorphosis into a butterfly is like an alchemical transformation.”

(毛毛虫蜕变成蝴蝶的过程就像一种炼金术般的转变。)

alchemical marriage — 炼金术术语,指对立元素的结合,也用于象征性表示完美结合。

“In alchemical symbolism, the sun and moon represent the alchemical marriage of opposites.”

(在炼金术象征中,太阳和月亮代表对立面的炼金术结合。)