lapidary

英 ['læpɪd(ə)rɪ]美 ['læpɪdɛri]
  • n. [宝] 宝石鉴定家；宝石工艺匠
  • adj. 宝石的；[宝] 宝石雕刻的
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中文词源

lapidary 镌刻在石头上的，优雅的

来自拉丁语lapis,石头，词源同lapidation,dilapidation.即石头上的碑文，引申词义优雅的。

英文词源

lapidary (n.)
"one skilled in working with precious stones," late 14c., from Old French lapidaire (12c.), from Latin lapidarius "stonecutter," originally an adjective "of or working with stone," from lapis (genitive lapidis) "stone." Meaning "a treatise on precious stones" is late 14c. Related: Lapidarist.

双语例句

1. The lapidary consider several features of stones before assessing their value.
这位宝石专家在评估宝石的价值之前会考虑几项要点。
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2. In lapidary inscription a man is not upon oath.
在墓志铭中,人是并非经过发誓的.
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3. In lapidary Inscription a man be not upon oath.
在墓志铭中.人是并非经过发誓的.
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4. Products : Mineral Specimens, Rocks and Crystals Semi - Precious Stone Jewellery , Amateur Lapidary Equipment.
矿物标本, 水晶收藏,宝石饰物,业馀宝石切磨仪器.
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5. The ring is of no lapidary value.
这个戒指没有镶嵌宝石,价格没有那么高.
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