1610s, "bright cloud surrounding a god," from Latin nimbus "cloud," perhaps related to nebula "cloud, mist" (see nebula). Meaning "halo" is first recorded c. 1730. Meteorological sense of "a rain cloud" is from 1803.
双语例句
1. The candidate was encompassed with a nimbus of fame.
候选人当时处于蜚声四起的气氛中.
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2. Rain or snow usually comes from nimbus clouds.
雨和雪通常都是来自雨云.
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3. The building is light and full of nimbus materialize modern taste tropism.
这类建筑形态轻盈,体现了现代的审美取向.
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4. A nimbus and beauty irrelative with the appearance.