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cossacks

UK //ˈkɒsæks//US //ˈkɑːsæks//

词源

源自突厥语qazaq,意为'冒险者'或'自由人',15世纪通过俄语коzak进入英语。

noun

❶ 哥萨克人,历史上生活在东欧草原的游牧民族,以骁勇善战著称,常作为骑兵为沙皇俄国效力。

“The Cossacks played a key role in expanding the Russian Empire.”

(哥萨克人在俄罗斯帝国扩张中发挥了关键作用。)

“Cossacks were known for their exceptional horsemanship.”

(哥萨克人以卓越的马术闻名。)

同义词:cavalrymen, horsemen, warriors

常见短语

Cossack host — 哥萨克军团,历史上哥萨克人自治的军事组织单位,按地域划分。

“The Don Cossack Host was one of the most powerful Cossack groups.”

(顿河哥萨克军团是最强大的哥萨克群体之一。)

Cossack dance — 哥萨克舞蹈,以高难度蹲跳动作著称的乌克兰传统舞蹈。

“The performers amazed the audience with their Cossack dance moves.”

(表演者用哥萨克舞蹈动作让观众惊叹不已。)