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单词 britannia
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Britannia in British English

(brɪˈtænɪə)
noun
1. 
a female warrior carrying a trident and wearing a helmet, personifying Great Britain or the British Empire
2. 
(in the ancient Roman Empire) the S part of Great Britain
3.  short for Britannia coin

Britannia in American English 1

(brɪˈtænjə; brɪˈtæniə)
noun
1.  OLD-FASHIONED, Poetic
a female figure symbolizing Great Britain or the British Empire
2.  [b-]
britannia metal

Britannia in American English 2

(brɪˈtænjə; brɪˈtæniə)
1.  Latin
Great Britain (the island), esp. the southern part
2. 
British Empire

Examples of 'Britannia' in a sentence
Britannia

They did passenger charters to the Greek islands in the Britannia, but the competition was fierce with the air-lines selling cheap tickets.
Davis, John Gordon SEIZE THE RECKLESS WIND (1999)
He spent that day telephoning aircraft brokers all over Europe, but nobody wanted an old Britannia this week.
Davis, John Gordon SEIZE THE RECKLESS WIND (1999)
At nine o'clock that brilliant morning the Britannia lifted off, and he spoke to Berna.
Davis, John Gordon SEIZE THE RECKLESS WIND (1999)
He took off down the corridor, and she could have sworn she heard him whistling" Hail Britannia.
Susan Elizabeth Phillips LADY BE GOOD (1999)
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