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lucretia

UK /luːˈkriːʃə/US /luːˈkriːʃə/

词源

源自拉丁语 'Lucretia',是古罗马女性名字,可能与拉丁词 'lucrum'(财富、利益)有关。

noun

❶ 罗马传说中贞洁的象征,因被强暴后自杀而闻名,常被用作女性贞洁和勇气的象征。

“The story of Lucretia has inspired many artists throughout history.”

(卢克蕾提亚的故事激励了历史上许多艺术家。)

“Lucretia's tragic fate became a symbol of female virtue.”

(卢克蕾提亚的悲剧命运成为女性美德的象征。)

同义词:symbol of chastity, Roman heroine, martyr

常见短语

the rape of Lucretia — 指卢克蕾提亚被强暴的历史事件,常被用来讨论古代罗马的道德与法律。

“The opera 'The Rape of Lucretia' explores themes of power and morality.”

(歌剧《卢克蕾提亚之辱》探讨了权力与道德的主题。)