| 单词 | spqr |
| 释义 | > as lemmasS.P.Q.R. S.P.Q.R. n. [Latin Senatus Populusque Romanus] the Senate and People of Rome; also in jocular adaptations, esp. = small profits, quick returns. ΘΠ the world > people > nations > native or inhabitant of Europe > native or inhabitant of ancient or medieval Europe > ancient Romans > [noun] RomanishOE Quiritesa1398 S.P.Q.R.1565 gown-sept1582 1565 J. Jewel Replie Hardinges Answeare iv. 294 Beda..expounded these foure solemne letters S.P.Q.R. in this wise. Stultus populus quærit Romam. Foolishe Folke Flee to Rome. a1618 J. Sylvester Lacrymæ Lacrymarum in tr. G. de S. Du Bartas Diuine Weekes & Wks. (1621) 1148 This loss (alas!) which vnto All belongs!.. To all the World; except S.P.Q.R. 1881 Notes & Queries 8 Jan. 34/2 S.P.Q.R... The following interpretation of these letters may amuse your readers. They form part of the decoration of the Adam ceiling of the Court Room of the Bank of England, and on a remark by a visitor that they seemed very incongruous in such a place, ‘Not at all,’ said one of my colleagues; ‘they stand for small profits and quick returns.’ 1927 E. J. P. Benn Trade iii. 52 Our grandfathers used to talk of small profits and quick returns. ‘S.P.Q.R.’, which most schoolboys of my time imagined had something to do with the early Romans, was a very favourite shop sign. 1977 L. Meynell Hooky gets Wooden Spoon xiv. 180 ‘So far he seems to have steered clear of anything big.’ ‘Wise man. S.P.Q.R. Small profits quick returns.’ 1978 P. Finney Crow Goddess 112 ‘What does that say?’ he asked, pointing at the label. ‘S.P.Q.R.—the Senate and People of Rome.’ < as lemmas |
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