英语单词

Stephen是什么意思

Stephen

英 美 ['stivən]
  • n. 斯蒂芬(男子名)

英文词源


Stephen
masc. proper name, from Latin Stephanus, from Greek Stephanos, from stephanos "crown, wreath, garland, chaplet; crown of victory," hence "victory, prize, honor, glory," properly "that which surrounds;" also used of the ring of spectators around a fight or the wall of a town, from stephein "to encircle, crown, wreathe, tie around," from PIE root *stebh- "post, stem; place firmly on, fasten" (see step (v.)). Exclusively a monk's name in Old English, it became common after the Conquest. Saint Stephen, stoned to death, was said to be Christianity's first martyr.

双语例句


1. She called her young son: "Here, Stephen, come and look at this!"
她喊她的小儿子:“喂,斯蒂芬,过来看看这个!”

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2. He instantly grasped that Stephen was talking about his wife.
他马上就明白斯蒂芬在说他的妻子。

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3. Stephen Smith was accepted into the family like an adopted brother.
这家人把斯蒂芬·史密斯视为养子一样当作一家人。

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4. Willie Smith was the second son born to Jean and Stephen.
威利·史密斯是琼和斯蒂芬生的第二个儿子。

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5. Stephen checked on her several times during the night.
斯蒂芬夜里起来看了她好几遍。

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