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oriental

UK //ˌɔːriˈentl//US //ˌɔːriˈentl//

词源

源自拉丁语 'oriens'(意为“东方”),通过法语 'oriental' 进入英语。

adjective

❶ 指与东方(尤指东亚)有关的,形容来自或具有东方特色的文化、物品或风格。

“She loves oriental art and collects many Chinese paintings.”

(她热爱东方艺术,收藏了许多中国画。)

“The restaurant serves oriental dishes like sushi and ramen.”

(这家餐厅供应寿司和拉面等东方菜肴。)

同义词:eastern, Asian, Far Eastern

noun

❶ 指来自东方(尤指东亚)的人,但现代用法中可能被认为过时或不准确。

“In the past, the term 'oriental' was commonly used to describe people from East Asia.”

(过去,“oriental”一词常用来描述来自东亚的人。)

“Some find the word 'oriental' outdated when referring to people.”

(有些人认为“oriental”一词在指代人时已经过时。)

同义词:Asian, Easterner

常见短语

oriental rug — 指来自东方地区(如波斯、土耳其)的手工编织地毯,以其精美的图案和工艺闻名。

“The living room is decorated with a beautiful oriental rug from Iran.”

(客厅里装饰着一张来自伊朗的美丽东方地毯。)

oriental medicine — 指源自东方(如中医)的传统医学体系,包括针灸、草药等治疗方法。

“Many people turn to oriental medicine for alternative treatments.”

(许多人转向东方医学寻求替代疗法。)