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源自拉丁语 'magi'(复数形式),来自古希腊语 'μάγοι'(magoi),最初来自古波斯语 'maguš',指祭司或智者。
❶ 指古代波斯或巴比伦的祭司或占星家,尤指《圣经》中记载的朝拜婴儿耶稣的三位智者。
“The magi brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the newborn Jesus.”
(三位智者带来了黄金、乳香和没药作为礼物献给刚出生的耶稣。)
“In ancient Persia, the magi were known for their wisdom and knowledge of astrology.”
(在古波斯,智者以其智慧和占星术知识闻名。)
the three magi — 特指《圣经》中记载的朝拜耶稣的三位智者,常与圣诞节传统相关。
“The three magi are central figures in the Nativity story.”
(三位智者是耶稣诞生故事中的核心人物。)