Asian
英 美 [ˈeʒən, ˈeʃən]
英文詞源
- Asian (n.)
- late 14c., "inhabitant of Asia (Minor)," from Latin Asianus (adjective and noun, "belonging to the province of Asia;" "an inhabitant of Asia"), from Greek Asianos, from Asia (see Asia). Ousted Asiatic as the preferred term in Britain c. 1950.
The term "Asiatic" has come to be regarded with disfavour by those to whom it is applied, and they feel entitled to be brought into line with usage in regard to Europeans, Americans and Australians. ["Times Literary Supplement," Feb. 6, 1953]
As an adjective in English, by 1690s.
雙語例句
- 1. In many respects Asian women see themselves as equal to their men.
- 在很多方麵，亞洲女性都認為自己和丈夫是平等的。
來自柯林斯例句
- 2. The Afro-Asian nations had approved the basic general principles of non-alignment.
- 亞非國家已經同意了不結盟的基本通則。
來自柯林斯例句
- 3. He was highly praised, and deservedly so, by the Asian Times.
- 他受到了《亞洲時報》的高度讚揚，而他確實當之無愧。
來自柯林斯例句
- 4. The centre has a remit to advise Asian businesses and entrepreneurs.
- 這個中心有為亞洲的企業和企業家提供建議的職能。
來自柯林斯例句
- 5. Like working women anywhere, Asian women are buying convenience foods.
- 像其他地方的職業女性一樣，亞洲女性也購買方便食品。
來自柯林斯例句