elysian

[ɪ'lɪʒən]
  • adj. 乐土的，象天堂的；快乐的

中文词源

Elysian 乐园的

来自希腊语Elysion，天国，天堂，英雄和善人死后去的地方。比较北欧天国Valhalla.

英文词源

Elysian (adj.)
1570s, "pertaining to Elysium (q.v.), the abode of the blessed after death." Hence, "exquisitely happy, full of the highest bliss."

双语例句

1. The summer, in some climates, makes possible to man a sort of Elysian life.
在若干地区, 夏天给人以乐园似的生活.
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