| 释义 |
myrmidonian, a.|mɜːmɪˈdəʊnɪən|
[f. myrmidon + -ian.]
1. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the Myrmidons.
1624in Bedell Lett. ii. 48 All those Myrmidonian fights and bloudie encounters. 1632Lithgow Trav. ii. 72 That Mirmidonian Phillip, and these Epirean worthies, Pyrhus and Scanderberg. 1717Pope Iliad ix. 244 The Myrmidonian tents and vessels. 1804J. Larwood No Gun Boats 18 Every bark would become a Trojan Horse..the myrmidonian cohorts would issue from its fatal carcase.
¶2. Used for: Pertaining to ants.[Pseudo-etymological association with Gr. µύρµηξ ant.] 1747Gould Eng. Ants 106 The Myrmidonian and Jet Settlements are particularly delighted with Juices. 1818Kirby & Sp. Entomol. xvii. (ed. 2) II. 72 As the exploits of frogs and mice were the theme of Homer's muse, so..might I celebrate..the exhibition of Myrmidonian valour. |