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源自高加索地区(Caucasus)的名称,18世纪德国人类学家Blumenbach用此词描述白种人,因他认为高加索人最具代表性。
❶ 指高加索地区的或与高加索地区相关的,也常用来描述白种人或欧洲血统的人。
“The Caucasian mountains are known for their stunning landscapes.”
(高加索山脉以其壮丽的风景而闻名。)
“She has typical Caucasian features with fair skin and light eyes.”
(她有典型的白种人特征,皮肤白皙,眼睛浅色。)
❶ 指高加索地区的人,或泛指白种人。
“Many Caucasians migrated to America in the 19th century.”
(许多白种人在19世纪移民到美国。)
“The conference included speakers from various Caucasian ethnic groups.”
(会议邀请了来自不同高加索族群的演讲者。)
Caucasian race — 用于人类学或历史语境中,指代白种人或高加索人种。
“The concept of the Caucasian race was developed in the 18th century.”
(“高加索人种”的概念形成于18世纪。)