Gladiator



GRE 蓝宝

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 角斗士, 与野兽搏斗者
• ［英］ 角斗士, 与野兽搏斗者 ( in ancient Rome, a man who fought other men or animals for the entertainment of speculators)
• ［记］ 来自gladius ( 短剑, 箭鱼) , 用剑打斗的人 -> 角斗士

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Latin, from gladius sword, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh cleddyf sword
• Date: 15th century
• 1. a person engaged in a fight to the death as public entertainment for ancient Romans
• 2. a person engaging in a public fight or controversy
• 3. a trained fighter; especially a professional boxer
• ? gladiatorial adjective

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