英语单词

epicurean是什么意思

epicurean

[,ɛpɪkjʊ'riən]
  • adj. 享乐主义的;伊比鸠鲁(学派)的
  • n. 享乐主义者;美食家

英文词源


epicurean (n.)
late 14c., "follower of the philosophical system of Epicurus," from Old French Epicurien, or from epicure + -ian. From 1570s as "one devoted to pleasure." As an adjective, attested from 1580s in the philosophical sense and 1640s with the meaning "pleasure-loving."

双语例句


1. There are those, of course, who would adopt the epicurean motto.
当然,有这样一些人奉行享乐主义的座右铭。

来自辞典例句

2. It'seemed that his route to the coveted island was not to be an epicurean one.
看起来,靠大吃一通走向垂涎三尺的岛上,这办法是行不通了.

来自英汉文学 - 欧亨利

3. Timon , on his epicurean table in past times , had so liberally presented food.
过去泰门在他考究的筵席上能大量供应食品.

来自辞典例句

4. We are Kindred. - Fall from person, Epicurean person are us.
我们是同一类人, 从人间堕落,是伊壁鸠鲁一类的人!

来自互联网

5. Hainan Hut: Satisfying your epicurean needs for the freshest seafood.
船屋: 坐拥大海,品尝海南本土野生海鲜.

来自互联网

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