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corinthian

UK //kəˈrɪnθiən//US //kəˈrɪnθiən//

词源

源自拉丁语 'Corinthius',意为“科林斯的”,来自古希腊城市科林斯(Kórinthos)的名字。

adjective

❶ 指与古希腊城市科林斯(Corinth)有关的,或具有科林斯风格的事物,常用于建筑、艺术等领域。

“The Corinthian columns are known for their ornate capitals decorated with acanthus leaves.”

(科林斯柱以其装饰有茛苕叶的华丽柱头而闻名。)

“This museum displays several Corinthian artifacts from ancient Greece.”

(这家博物馆展出了几件古希腊科林斯风格的文物。)

❶ 指与科林斯人有关的,或科林斯人的特点,如奢华、精致等。

“The Corinthian lifestyle was known for its luxury and refinement.”

(科林斯人的生活方式以其奢华和精致著称。)

“Ancient writers often commented on the Corinthian love of wealth.”

(古代作家经常评论科林斯人对财富的热爱。)

同义词:ornate, elaborate, luxurious

noun

❶ 指科林斯人,古希腊科林斯城的居民。

“The Corinthians were skilled sailors and traders.”

(科林斯人是熟练的水手和商人。)

“Paul wrote letters to the Corinthians in the New Testament.”

(保罗在《新约》中给科林斯人写了信。)

❶ 指科林斯柱式,古典建筑中三种主要柱式之一,以其装饰性柱头为特征。

“The Corinthian is the most ornate of the classical orders.”

(科林斯柱式是古典柱式中最华丽的一种。)

“This building uses the Corinthian for its grand entrance.”

(这座建筑在其宏伟的入口处使用了科林斯柱式。)

同义词:Corinthian order, inhabitant of Corinth

常见短语

Corinthian order — 指古典建筑中的科林斯柱式,以其精美的茛苕叶装饰柱头为特点,常用于表现建筑的优雅与华丽。

“The Pantheon in Rome uses the Corinthian order for its columns.”

(罗马的万神殿在其柱子上使用了科林斯柱式。)

Corinthian bronze — 指古代科林斯出产的一种珍贵合金,以其独特的色泽和质地闻名,常用于制作艺术品和装饰品。

“The statue was made of Corinthian bronze, highly valued in antiquity.”

(这座雕像是用科林斯青铜制成的,在古代备受珍视。)