1898, coined by its discoverers, Sir William Ramsay and Morris W. Travers, from Greek neon, neuter of neos "new" (see new); so called because it was newly discovered. Neon sign is attested from 1927.
双语例句
1. In the city squares the neon lights flashed in turn.
在城市广场上,霓虹灯依次闪烁。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Colourful neon lights were hung here and there during National Day.
国庆节期间到处挂着彩灯.
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3. This , in turn , has led Neon to file a lawsuit against IBM.
这又导师了Neon将IBM告 上法庭.
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4. He hated the superficiality, the neon glamour and the cheap prettiness of life in L.A.
他痛恨洛杉矶浮华浅薄、灯红酒绿、纸醉金迷的生活。
来自柯林斯例句
5. And neon - 21 was found in josephinite by the Bern researchers.