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caucasian

UK //kɔːˈkeɪziən//US //kɔːˈkeɪʒən//

词源

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。

adjective

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。)

同义词:white, European, Aryan

noun

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。)

同义词:white person, European

常见短语

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。)