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cosmopolite是什么意思

cosmopolite

英 [kɒz'mɒp(ə)laɪt] 美 [kɑz'mɑpə,laɪt]
  • n. 世界公民,世界主义者
  • adj. 世界主义的

英文词源


cosmopolite (n.)
late 16c., "man of the world; citizen of the world," from Greek kosmopolites "citizen of the world," from kosmos "world" (see cosmos) + polites "citizen" (see politic). In common use 17c. in a neutral sense; it faded out in 18c. but was revived from c. 1800 with a tinge of reproachfulness (opposed to patriot).

双语例句


1. You seem to be a genuine cosmopolite, " I said admiringly. "
“ 你似乎是个货真价实的世界公民, ” 我羡慕地说.

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2. At a more cosmopolite resort like Miami Beach it may be night clubs and stage shows.
在迈阿密海滩,这类较为都市化的旅游胜地更具魅力的可能是夜总会和舞台表演.

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