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arabic

UK //ˈærəbɪk//US //ˈærəbɪk//

词源

源自拉丁语 'Arabicu',来自希腊语 'Arabikos',与阿拉伯半岛(Arabia)相关。

noun

❶ 阿拉伯语,属于闪米特语族,主要在阿拉伯国家使用,是伊斯兰教的宗教语言。

“He is learning Arabic to communicate with his friends in Egypt.”

(他正在学习阿拉伯语,以便与埃及的朋友交流。)

“Arabic is written from right to left.”

(阿拉伯语是从右向左书写的。)

同义词:Arabic language, Arab tongue

adjective

❶ 阿拉伯的,与阿拉伯国家、文化或语言相关的。

“Arabic calligraphy is known for its artistic beauty.”

(阿拉伯书法以其艺术美感而闻名。)

“She enjoys listening to Arabic music.”

(她喜欢听阿拉伯音乐。)

同义词:Arab, Arabian

常见短语

Arabic coffee — 阿拉伯咖啡,一种传统的中东咖啡,通常加入小豆蔻调味,味道浓郁。

“They served Arabic coffee with dates to the guests.”

(他们用椰枣招待客人喝阿拉伯咖啡。)

Arabic script — 阿拉伯字母,用于书写阿拉伯语及其他一些语言,特点是从右向左书写。

“Persian is also written in Arabic script.”

(波斯语也是用阿拉伯字母书写的。)