syrtis

n. <古>流沙

发音

/sərtəz/

词形变化

syrtes 复数 syrtes

别名

syrt

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Synonym of quicksand.

    古体
  2. 2.

    Synonym of bog.

    古体

词源

From Latin syrtis, from Syrtis (“Sirte, Gulf of Syrtis”), from Ancient Greek Σύρτις (Súrtis), an area of Libya proverbially treacherous for sailing owing to the effect of wind and waves on its quicksand. Doublet of Sirte.

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