amphora

英 [ˈæmfərə] 美 [ˈæmfərə]

n.  (古希腊或罗马的)双耳细颈瓶

复数:amphoras

医学

BNC.41131 / COCA.31838



牛津词典

noun

  1. (古希腊或罗马的)双耳细颈瓶
    a tall ancient Greek or Roman container with two handles and a narrow neck

    双语例句

    1. Wait, currit rota, the Spirit of Paris, that demon which creates the children of chance and the men of destiny, reversing the process of the Latin potter, makes of a jug an amphora.
      等着瞧吧,“周回陶钧”,巴黎的精神,这是个凭机会创造孩童、凭造化陶铸成人的巨灵,它不同于拉丁的陶工,它能化瓦釜为黄钟。
    2. Like an amphora stuffed with serpents.
      像一个土罐塞满毒蛇。

    英英释义

    noun

    1. an ancient jar with two handles and a narrow neck