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lydgate

UK /ˈlɪdɡeɪt/US /ˈlɪdɡeɪt/

词源

源自人名 John Lydgate(约1370–1451),英国中世纪诗人,名字可能来自英格兰地名 Lydgate。

noun

❶ 指英国中世纪诗人约翰·利德盖特(John Lydgate),他是乔叟的追随者,以长篇叙事诗和宗教作品闻名。

“Lydgate was a prolific writer in the 15th century.”

(利德盖特是15世纪一位多产的作家。)

“Many of Lydgate's works were inspired by Chaucer.”

(利德盖特的许多作品都受到乔叟的启发。)

同义词:John Lydgate, medieval poet, Chaucer follower

常见短语

Lydgate's style — 指利德盖特独特的诗歌风格,通常以冗长、道德教诲和宗教主题为特点。

“Lydgate's style is often compared to Chaucer's, though less concise.”

(利德盖特的风格常与乔叟相比,但不够简洁。)