
好词典

源自希腊语 'poly-'(多)和 'gamos'(婚姻),字面意思是“多婚姻”。
❶ 指一个人同时与多个配偶保持婚姻关系的状态,常见于一夫多妻或一妻多夫的婚姻制度。
“In some cultures, polygamous marriages are legally recognized.”
(在某些文化中,多配偶婚姻是法律认可的。)
“The king was known for his polygamous lifestyle, having several wives.”
(这位国王以多配偶的生活方式闻名,拥有多位妻子。)
polygamous marriage — 指一个人同时与多个配偶保持合法或社会认可的婚姻关系。
“Polygamous marriage is practiced in certain religious communities.”
(某些宗教社区实行多配偶婚姻。)
polygamous society — 指允许或普遍存在多配偶婚姻的社会或文化。
“Historically, many polygamous societies were patriarchal.”
(历史上,许多多配偶社会是父权制的。)