英语单词

Memphis是什么意思

Memphis

英 ['memfis] 美
  • n. 孟斐斯(古埃及城市,废墟在今开罗之南);孟菲斯市(美国田纳西州城市名)

英文词源


Memphis
ancient city of Egypt, from Greek form of Egyptian Mennefer, literally "his beauty," from men "his" + nefer "beauty" (as in Queen Nefertiti, literally "Beauty has Come"). A reference to pharaoh Pepi I (24c. B.C.E.). The city in Tennessee, U.S., was so named 1826 for obscure reasons. Related: Memphian (1590s); Memphitic (1580s).

双语例句


1. The city of Memphis is promoting a populist approach to culture.
孟菲斯市在推行文化的民粹主义道路。

来自柯林斯例句

2. My uncle was the mayor of Memphis.
我伯父是孟菲斯市市长。

来自柯林斯例句

3. " I used to know a Bill Biloxi from Memphis, " I remarked.
“ 我从前也认识一个孟菲斯人叫比尔-毕洛克西. ” 我说.

来自英汉文学 - 盖茨比

4. It was a big river, below Memphis ; banks brimming full, everywhere.
孟裴斯以下是一条大河, 处处都是齐岸大水.

来自辞典例句

5. Why don't we get that spot in Memphis, huh?
为什么我们不买下孟斐斯那个房子呢, 嗯?

来自电影对白

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