lucifer

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n. 明亮之星, 撒旦

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lucifers 复数 lucifers

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A self-igniting match, i.e. one which could be lit by striking on any surface (as opposed to safety matches which only light against the material on the side of the box).

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词源

Originally a brand name for matches made by Samuel Jones from 1830, soon used generically for self-igniting matches of any brand. From Latin lucifer (“bringer of light”).

来源:wiktionary