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parthian

UK //ˈpɑːθiən//US //ˈpɑːrθiən//

词源

源自拉丁语 Parthia(帕提亚),指古代位于伊朗东北部的地区,后成为帕提亚帝国的中心。

adjective

❶ 指帕提亚(古代波斯帝国)的,或与帕提亚有关的。用于描述与帕提亚文化、历史或地理相关的事物。

“The Parthian Empire was a major political power in ancient Iran.”

(帕提亚帝国是古代伊朗的主要政治力量。)

“Parthian art is known for its unique blend of Greek and Persian styles.”

(帕提亚艺术以其独特的希腊和波斯风格融合而闻名。)

同义词:Parthian Empire-related, ancient Persian, Iranian

noun

❶ 指帕提亚人,古代帕提亚帝国的居民或后裔。用于指代该民族或文化群体。

“The Parthians were skilled horsemen and archers.”

(帕提亚人是技艺高超的骑手和弓箭手。)

“A Parthian once ruled over vast territories in the Middle East.”

(一位帕提亚人曾统治中东的广大领土。)

同义词:Parthian people, ancient Iranians

常见短语

Parthian shot — 字面意思是帕提亚回马箭,比喻在离开时或结束时做出的尖锐批评或反击。源自帕提亚骑兵假装撤退时回身射箭的战术。

“As he left the meeting, he delivered a Parthian shot about the company's poor management.”

(离开会议时,他对公司糟糕的管理发表了尖锐的最后批评。)