| 释义 |
▪ I. Kamba|ˈkæmbə|
[Bantu.]
A Bantu-speaking people of central Kenya, related ethnically to the Kikuyu; a member of this people; their language.
1885J. T. Last Gram. Kamba Lang. 14 Probably the cardinal numbers are seldom used by the Kambas beyond iyana, 100. Ibid. 31 The simplest form of the verb is used in Kamba, as in Swahili and English, for the second person singular of the imperative. 1938W. M. Hailey Afr. Survey ii. 24 Among the Kikuyu and Kamba, a whole age-grade of boys is initiated at one time. 1959B. Bernardi Mugwe i. 2 They share this tradition with the other bordering Bantu peoples, the Kikuyu,..the Mbere and the Kamba. 1963Times 31 May 10/2 Mr. Sagini is a Kisii, Mr. Mwanyumba (Works) is a Taita and Mr. Mwendwa (Labour) is a Kamba.
▪ II. Kamba
var. Khamba. |