
corinthian
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。)
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。)
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。)