单词 | scientific latin |
释义 | > as lemmasscientific Latin scientific Latin n. the form of Latin used as an international language in the sciences, esp. in taxonomic names and descriptions of organisms based on the system of Linnaeus; frequently attributive. ΚΠ 1787 Gentleman's Mag. Jan. 94/1 To the figures [of fossils] were annexed a scientific Latin description by Dr. Solander. 1883 G. Macloskie Elem. Bot. ii. i. 32 The scientific Latin which Linnæus employed in his descriptions..is remarkable for accuracy, clearness, and simplicity. 1908 Bull. Amer. Pharmaceut. Assoc. 3 249 A medicine without a scientific Latin title is like the traditional sword of Damocles. 1972 Classical Outlook 50 29/3 Scientific Latin is mostly descriptive and has little or no need for many of the grammatical structures of classical Latin. 2012 Western Morning News (Plymouth) (Nexis) 25 Aug. 20 It is interesting how the wren's scientific Latin name Troglodytes troglodytes is so well known. < as lemmas |
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