英语词汇“zephyr breath”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

a. attributive, with the sense ‘reminiscent of a zephyr (in sense 1b), ‘mild and gentle’, as zephyr breath, zephyr sigh, etc.Frequently used metaphorically to refer to a breeze, or the sound produced by a breeze.

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1790 Argus 6 Jan. The zephyr breath of wisdom and moderation is heard with reluctance.

1818 J. Keats Endymion i. 21 Where every zephyr-sigh pouts, and endows Her lips with music for the welcoming.

1842 C. Dickens Amer. Notes II. ii. 61 Nor was the atmosphere quite free from zephyr whisperings of the thirty beds which had just been cleared away.

1883 P. W. Norris Calumet of Coteau 135 With zephyr-hiss, the ripples glide laughing to the shore.

1912 Sat. Evening Post 18 May 6/2 The zephyr touch restrained him—his bride was claiming the nuptial kiss.

1917 E. H. Hornbrook Homespun Verses 26 We feel their soft touch like a zephyr caress.

2011 O. Andem Patience becomes Lady iv. 32 A zephyr breath rakes the lightweight cloak from her shoulders and ripples the feather ornament nestled in her hair.

单词	zephyr breath
释义	> as lemmas zephyr breath a. attributive, with the sense ‘reminiscent of a zephyr (in sense 1b), ‘mild and gentle’, as zephyr breath, zephyr sigh, etc.Frequently used metaphorically to refer to a breeze, or the sound produced by a breeze. ΚΠ 1790 Argus 6 Jan. The zephyr breath of wisdom and moderation is heard with reluctance. 1818 J. Keats Endymion i. 21 Where every zephyr-sigh pouts, and endows Her lips with music for the welcoming. 1842 C. Dickens Amer. Notes II. ii. 61 Nor was the atmosphere quite free from zephyr whisperings of the thirty beds which had just been cleared away. 1883 P. W. Norris Calumet of Coteau 135 With zephyr-hiss, the ripples glide laughing to the shore. 1912 Sat. Evening Post 18 May 6/2 The zephyr touch restrained him—his bride was claiming the nuptial kiss. 1917 E. H. Hornbrook Homespun Verses 26 We feel their soft touch like a zephyr caress. 2011 O. Andem Patience becomes Lady iv. 32 A zephyr breath rakes the lightweight cloak from her shoulders and ripples the feather ornament nestled in her hair. extracted from zephyrn. < as lemmas
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