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theban

UK //ˈθiːbən//US //ˈθiːbən//

词源

源自拉丁语 'Thebanus',来自希腊语 'Θηβαῖος' (Thēbaios),与底比斯(Thebes)相关。

adjective

❶ 与古希腊城市底比斯(Thebes)有关的,或指底比斯人或文化的。

“The Theban army was known for its disciplined warriors.”

(底比斯军队以其纪律严明的战士而闻名。)

“Theban art often depicted scenes from mythology.”

(底比斯艺术经常描绘神话中的场景。)

同义词:of Thebes, Thebaic

noun

❶ 指来自或居住于底比斯的人,或与底比斯文化相关的事物。

“The Thebans were proud of their city's history.”

(底比斯人为他们城市的历史感到自豪。)

“A Theban might have worn distinctive clothing.”

(底比斯人可能穿着独特的服装。)

同义词:citizen of Thebes, Thebaid

常见短语

Theban Legion — 指传说中的罗马军队底比斯军团,由基督教士兵组成,因信仰而殉道。

“The story of the Theban Legion is a tale of faith and sacrifice.”

(底比斯军团的故事是关于信仰和牺牲的传说。)

Theban alphabet — 一种神秘的字母系统,据传由底比斯人使用,常用于魔法或占卜。

“The Theban alphabet is sometimes used in modern witchcraft.”

(底比斯字母有时在现代巫术中使用。)