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catharine

UK //ˈkæθərɪn//US //ˈkæθərɪn//

词源

源自希腊语Aikaterine,可能与希腊词katharos(纯洁)有关,后演变为拉丁语Catharina,进入英语为Catharine/Catherine。

noun

❶ 女性名字,常见拼写为Catherine或Katherine,源自希腊语,意为纯洁的人。常用于英语国家,历史悠久且富有贵族气质。

“Catharine is a talented musician who plays the violin beautifully.”

(凯瑟琳是一位才华横溢的音乐家,小提琴拉得非常动听。)

“My grandmother's name was Catharine, and she was known for her kindness.”

(我祖母的名字叫凯瑟琳,她以善良著称。)

同义词:Catherine, Katherine, Katharine

常见短语

Catharine wheel — 指一种旋转的烟花或车轮形状的装饰物,源自圣凯瑟琳殉道时使用的刑具名称。

“The fireworks display included a spectacular Catharine wheel.”

(烟花表演中包括一个壮观的凯瑟琳轮烟花。)