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byzantine

/ˈbɪzənˌtin/ /ˈbɪzənˌtaɪn/

Meanings
adjective

拜占庭的，错综复杂的。

Of or pertaining to Byzantium.

Examples :

"The art history class focused on the intricate and elaborate Byzantine mosaics found in ancient churches. "
这门艺术史课程重点研究了在古老教堂里发现的那些错综复杂、精美绝伦的拜占庭马赛克。
history culture
adjective

拜占庭的，东罗马的。

(history) Belonging to the civilization of the Eastern Roman empire between 331, when its capital was moved to Constantinople, and 1453, when that capital was conquered by the Turks and ultimately renamed Istanbul.

Examples :

"The museum exhibit featured intricate mosaics and other byzantine artifacts from Constantinople. "
博物馆展览展出了精美的马赛克镶嵌画和其他来自君士坦丁堡的拜占庭时期文物。
history nation culture
adjective

拜占庭式的，错综复杂的

Of a style of architecture prevalent in the Eastern Empire down to 1453, marked by the round arch springing from columns or piers, the dome supported upon pendentives, capitals elaborately sculptured, mosaic or other encrustations, etc.

Examples :

"The Byzantine cathedral's architecture, with its round arches and intricate carvings, was stunning. "
这座拜占庭式大教堂的建筑，以其圆拱和错综复杂的雕刻而闻名，令人叹为观止。
architecture art style building

Related Words

Illustration liturgical

liturgical adjective

/lɪˈtɝdʒɪkəl/

礼拜仪式的, 礼仪的

"The church choir practiced the liturgical music for the upcoming Christmas service. "

教堂唱诗班正在排练用于圣诞节礼拜仪式的音乐。

Illustration celebrations

celebrations noun

/ˌsɛləˈbreɪʃənz/

庆祝仪式, 庆典

"The solemn celebrations of Holy Communion are central to many Christian church services. "

许多基督教教会的礼拜中，圣餐的庄严庆祝仪式是核心内容。

Illustration pertaining

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

属于，关于。

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

关于我的汽车保险索赔的所有文件现在都已经提交了。

Illustration sculptured

sculptured adjective

/ˈskʌlptʃərd/ /ˈskʌlptʃərəd/

雕塑般的，雕刻的。

"The athlete's body was sculptured from years of dedicated training. "

这位运动员的身体经过多年刻苦训练，练就了雕塑般的线条。

Illustration encrustations

encrustations noun

/ɪnˌkrʌˈsteɪʃənz/ /ɛnˌkrʌˈsteɪʃənz/

结壳， 结皮， 覆盖层。

"The old coins, pulled from the seabed, were covered in thick encrustations of barnacles and minerals. "

这些从海底打捞上来的古币，表面覆盖着厚厚的甲壳类生物和矿物结壳。

Illustration ultimately

ultimately adverb

/ˈʌltɪmətli/

最终，最后。

"Firstly,… Secondly,… Ultimately,…"

首先,… 其次,… 最终,…

Illustration elaborately

elaborately adverb

/ɪˈlæbərətli/ /iˈlæbərətli/

精心地，细致地

"The chef elaborated the recipe, meticulously describing each step. "

厨师详细地讲解了菜谱，精心细致地描述了每个步骤。

Illustration architecture

architecture noun

/ˈɑː.kɪ.ˌtɛk.tʃə/ /ˈɑɹkɪtɛktʃɚ/

建筑，建筑学.

"Architecture is the visual public expression of a culture’s achievements, values, and outlook. ― Max Roscoe, "How Your City Is Killing You With Ugliness""

建筑是文化成就、价值观和世界观在公共领域最直观的表达。

Illustration civilization

civilization noun

[ˌsɪv.ə.lɑeˈzæɪ.ʃən] /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/

文明，文化，开化

"Modern civilization is a product of industrialization and globalization."

现代文明是工业化和全球化的产物。

Illustration pendentives

pendentives noun

/pɛnˈdɛntɪvz/

拱肩，穹角。

"The architect used pendentives to support the large dome over the new school gymnasium. "

建筑师使用了拱肩（穹角）来支撑新建学校体育馆上方的大穹顶。

Illustration impossible

impossible noun

/ɪmˈpɒs.ə.bəl/ /ɪmˈpɑ.səbl/

不可能的事， 办不到的事。

"The impossible of finishing the project by Friday became a reality when everyone worked late. "

星期五之前完成项目的 “不可能”，在大家加班努力下变成了现实。

Illustration regulations

regulations noun

/ˌɹɛɡjəˈleɪʃənz/

规章，条例。

"The school has strict regulations about mobile phone use during class. "

学校有严格的规定，上课期间禁止使用手机。