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punic

UK //ˈpjuːnɪk//US //ˈpjuːnɪk//

词源

源自拉丁语 'Punicus',意为迦太基的,迦太基人(Carthaginians)是腓尼基人(Phoenicians)的后裔。

adjective

❶ 指与古迦太基(Carthage)或其人民、文化有关的,常用于历史或文化语境中描述迦太基的特征或影响。

“The Punic Wars were a series of conflicts between Rome and Carthage.”

(布匿战争是罗马与迦太基之间的一系列冲突。)

“Punic culture had a significant influence on the Mediterranean region.”

(迦太基文化对地中海地区有重要影响。)

❶ 形容背信弃义或欺诈的行为,源于罗马人对迦太基人的负面描述,常用于文学或修辞中。

“His punic behavior made him lose all his friends.”

(他的背信弃义让他失去了所有的朋友。)

“The politician was accused of punic tactics during the election.”

(这位政治家被指控在选举中使用了欺诈手段。)

同义词:Carthaginian, treacherous, deceitful

常见短语

Punic faith — 指背信弃义的行为,源自罗马人对迦太基人的负面评价,常用于文学或历史讨论中。

“He broke the agreement with Punic faith, betraying his allies.”

(他以背信弃义的方式破坏了协议,背叛了他的盟友。)