单词	august
释义	augustau‧gust /ɔːˈɡʌst $ ɒː-/ adjective Word Origin WORD ORIGINaugust Origin: 1600-1700 Latin augustus Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS As the idea of Zeus became loftier, two august forms sat beside him in Olympus. He admired the columned buildings, august even in the rain. It has been prepared by that august body, the Industrial Society and indicates that many secretaries feel trapped in their jobs. Perhaps Private Eye does not penetrate such an august reading room. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► body · It has been prepared by that august body, the Industrial Society and indicates that many secretaries feel trapped in their jobs.· Although that august body had been in existence for more than fifteen years, it occupied no official headquarters.· And this august body of quintessential back-room people must now press loudly and firmly for this to happen.· This august body had been responsible for placing the bench we were now sitting on. impressive and respected:  an august institution
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