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polis

/ˈpoʊ.lɪs/

Meanings
noun

城邦，城市国家

A Greek city-state.

Examples :

"In ancient Greece, Athens was a powerful polis known for its democracy and culture. "
在古希腊，雅典是一个强大的城邦，以其民主和文化而闻名。
history government archaeology nation state

Related Words

Illustration democracy

democracy noun

/dɪˈmɒkɹəsi/ /dɪˈmɑkɹəsi/

民主，民主主义。

"Our school's student council is a form of democracy, allowing students to elect representatives to make decisions about school events. "

我们学校的学生会是一种民主形式，它允许学生们选举代表来决定学校活动相关事宜。

Illustration happened

happened verb

/ˈhæpənd/

发生，产生

"Let me tell you how it happened."

让 我 告诉 你 这 是 怎么 发生 的。

Illustration directed

directed verb

/daɪˈɹɛktɪd/

指导，引导，管理。

"to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army"

指导国家事务或指挥军队行动。

Illustration accident

accident noun

/ˈæk.sə.dənt/

事故，意外。

"to die by an accident"

因意外事故而死

Illustration powerful

powerful adjective

/ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

强大，有力的，有权力的。

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "

新来的校长是学生成功的强有力倡导者。

Illustration officer

officer noun

/ˈɑfɪsɚ/ /ˈɒfɪsə/ /ˈɔfɪsɚ/

军官，官员，长官

"The school officer made sure all the students stayed in line during the parade. "

游行的时侯，学校的负责人确保所有学生都排成一列。

Illustration traffic

traffic noun

/ˈtɹæfɪk/

交通，车流。

"The traffic is slow during rush hour."

高峰时段的交通很拥堵。

Illustration investigating

investigating verb

/ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/ /ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtɪŋ/

调查，侦查

"to investigate the causes of natural phenomena"

调查自然现象的起因

Illustration ancient

ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

古人，老人

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

这位年迈的图书管理员以她渊博的历史知识而闻名。

Illustration downtown

downtown noun

/ˈdaʊntaʊn/ /ˌdaʊnˈtaʊn/

市中心，闹市。

"We went downtown to buy groceries for the family picnic. "

我们去了市中心买野餐要用的食物。

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police noun

[pəˈliːs] /ˈpliːs/ /ˈpoʊ.liːs/

警察，公安。

"Call the police!"

快叫警察！ (Kuài jiào jǐngchá!)

Illustration culture

culture noun

/ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/

文化，文明，风俗。

"Our school's culture emphasizes teamwork and respect for others. "

我们学校的文化氛围强调团队合作和尊重他人。