Corinthian

Corinthian
[kəˈrɪnθɪən]
adjective
  1. belonging or relating to Corinth, especially the ancient city
    科林斯的；（尤指）科林斯古城的
    ■relating to or denoting the lightest and most ornate of the classical orders of architecture (used especially by the Romans), characterized by flared capitals with rows of acanthus leaves
    科林斯式的（古典建筑中最精致最华丽的柱式，有喇叭形的柱头和一排排叶形装饰板，尤为古罗马人采用）
  2. involving or displaying the highest standards of sportsmanship
    科林斯式的（与高水平体育道德有关的；表现高水平体育道德的）
    a club embodying the Corinthian spirit.
    体现科林斯体育精神的俱乐部。
noun
  1. a native of Corinth
    科林斯人
    ■(historical)a wealthy amateur of sport
    (史)富裕的业余体育运动者
  2. [mass noun]the Corinthian order of architecture
    科林斯柱式建筑
语源
  1. via Latin from Greek Korinthios, from Korinthos 'Corinth'
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