Damascene

发音

其它 /ˈdæməˌsiːn/
其它 /ˈdæməˌsiːn/

词形变化

Damascenes 复数 Damascenes more Damascene 比较级 most Damascene 最高级

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A native or inhabitant of Damascus.

adj.
  1. 1.

    Of or relating to Damascus.

  2. 2.

    Pertaining to a sudden and complete change in one's beliefs.

name
  1. 1.

    Alternative form of Damascena

词汇关系

名词

上位词 4

figure design pattern Syrian
形容词

近义相关 1

fancy

相关短语

Damascene conversion Damascene conversions

词源

From Latin Damascēnus, from Ancient Greek Δαμασκηνός (Damaskēnós). By surface analysis, Damascus + -ene. The sense “pertaining to a sudden and complete change in one's beliefs” refers to the conversion of St Paul to Christianity on the road to Damascus.

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