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solon

UK //ˈsəʊlɒn//US //ˈsoʊlɑːn//

词源

源自古希腊立法者梭伦(Solon)的名字,后演变为对智慧立法者的通称。

noun

❶ 指代智慧且公正的立法者或政治家,尤其用于形容像古希腊立法者梭伦那样具有深远影响的人物。

“The senator was regarded as a modern solon for his fair policies.”

(这位参议员因其公正的政策被视为当代的贤明立法者。)

“Ancient solons like Solon laid the foundation for democracy.”

(像梭伦这样的古代贤者为民主奠定了基础。)

同义词:statesman, lawgiver, legislator

常见短语

a solon of justice — 形容一位以公正著称的立法者或政治家,强调其智慧和公平的特质。

“The judge was known as a solon of justice for his impartial rulings.”

(这位法官因其公正的裁决被称为正义的贤明立法者。)