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portuguese

UK //ˌpɔː.tʃəˈɡiːz//US //ˈpɔːr.tʃə.ɡiːz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'Portugalensis'(葡萄牙的),后经古法语 'portugais' 演变而来。

noun

❶ 指葡萄牙人或葡萄牙语,用于描述来自葡萄牙的人或该国官方语言。

“She is learning Portuguese because she plans to visit Brazil.”

(她正在学习葡萄牙语,因为她计划去巴西旅行。)

“The Portuguese are known for their rich maritime history.”

(葡萄牙人以丰富的航海历史闻名。)

同义词:Lusitanian, Portugal native, Portuguese speaker

adjective

❶ 与葡萄牙或其语言、文化相关的,用于描述来自葡萄牙的事物或特征。

“Portuguese cuisine includes famous dishes like bacalhau.”

(葡萄牙美食包括像鳕鱼这样的著名菜肴。)

“The Portuguese embassy is located in the city center.”

(葡萄牙大使馆位于市中心。)

同义词:Portugal-related, Lusitanian, from Portugal

常见短语

Portuguese man-of-war — 一种有毒的海洋生物,外形类似水母,常见于温暖海域。

“Be careful when swimming; there are Portuguese man-of-war in these waters.”

(游泳时要小心,这片水域有葡萄牙战舰水母。)