Renaissance



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解释

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• n. 复兴, 再生
• ［英］ n. 复兴, 再生 ( rebirth, revival)
• ［记］ re ( 重新) +naiss ( =nas出生) +ance -> 新生;
• ［同］ 参考: reconnaissance ( 预先探索)

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Usage: often attributive
• Etymology: French, from Middle French, rebirth, from Old French renaistre to be born again, from Latin renasci, from re- + nasci to be born — more at nation
• Date: 1845
• 1. capitalized
  • a. the transitional movement in Europe between medieval and modern times beginning in the 14th century in Italy, lasting into the 17th century, and marked by a humanistic revival of classical influence expressed in a flowering of the arts and literature and by the beginnings of modern science
  • b. the period of the Renaissance
  • c. the neoclassic style of architecture prevailing during the Renaissance
• 2. often capitalized a movement or period of vigorous artistic and intellectual activity
• 3. rebirth, revival

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