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grecian

UK //ˈɡriːʃ(ə)n//US //ˈɡriːʃən//

词源

源自拉丁语 'Graecus'(希腊的),通过古法语 'greceien' 演变而来,首次记录于16世纪。

adjective

❶ 与古希腊有关的,特指古希腊文化、艺术或建筑风格的,常用来形容典雅古典的美感。

“The museum has a collection of Grecian urns from the 5th century BC.”

(博物馆藏有一批公元前5世纪的古希腊风格陶罐。)

“She wore a Grecian-style dress for the toga party.”

(她在长袍派对上穿了一件古希腊风格的连衣裙。)

同义词:Hellenic, classical, ancient Greek

常见短语

Grecian nose — 指笔直高挺的鼻梁,因符合古希腊艺术中对理想面容的描绘而得名。

“She was admired for her striking Grecian nose.”

(她因挺拔的希腊式鼻梁而备受赞美。)