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domini

UK //ˈdɒmɪnaɪ//US //ˈdɑːmɪnaɪ//

词源

源自拉丁语“dominus”,意为“主人”或“统治者”,复数形式为“domini”。

noun

❶ 拉丁语中“主人”或“统治者”的复数形式,常用于历史或宗教语境中,指代拥有权威或控制权的人。

“The domini of the ancient Roman household had absolute authority over their slaves.”

(古罗马家庭的主人对其奴隶拥有绝对权威。)

“In medieval times, the domini of the manor were both landlords and judges.”

(在中世纪,庄园的主人是地主兼法官。)

同义词:lords, masters, rulers

常见短语

Anno Domini — 拉丁语短语,意为“主的年份”,缩写为A.D.,用于表示公元纪年,从传统上认为的耶稣诞生之年算起。

“The event took place in the year 1066 Anno Domini.”

(该事件发生在公元1066年。)