
好词典

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