Anthem



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解释

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• n.圣歌; 赞美歌
• ［英］ n.圣歌 ( an religious choral song) ; 赞美歌 ( a song of praise , as to a nation)
• ［记］ 分割记忆: an-them: 一首他们一起唱的歌

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English antem, from Old English antefn, from Late Latin antiphona, from Late Greek antiphōna, plural of antiphōnon, from Greek, neuter of antiphōnos responsive, from anti- + phōnē sound — more at ban
• Date: before 12th century
• 1.
  • a. a psalm or hymn sung antiphonally or responsively
  • b. a sacred vocal composition with words usually from the Scriptures
• 2. a song or hymn of praise or gladness
• 3. a usually rousing popular song that typifies or is identified with a particular subculture, movement, or point of view anthems of teenage angst
• • anthemic adjective

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