Halcyon



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 平静的, 愉快的
• ［英］ adj. 平静的, 愉快的 ( tranquil, happy, idyllic)
• ［类］ 反义词: miserable ( 悲惨的) ; tempestuous ( 暴乱的)
• ［记］ 原指传说中一种能平息风浪的""神翠鸟 ( halcyon) ""

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Middle English alceon, from Latin halcyon, from Greek alkyōn, halkyōn
• Date: 14th century
• 1. a bird identified with the kingfisher and held in ancient legend to nest at sea about the time of the winter solstice and to calm the waves during incubation
• 2. kingfisher

II. adjective

• Date: 1601
• 1. of or relating to the halcyon or its nesting period
• 2.
  • a. calm, peaceful
  • b. happy, golden
  • c. prosperous, affluent

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