单词 | lucifer |
释义 | Lucifer in British English (ˈluːsɪfə) noun 1. the leader of the rebellion of the angels: usually identified with Satan 2. the planet Venus when it rises as the morning star Word origin Old English, from Latin Lūcifer, light-bearer, from lūx light + ferre to bearlucifer in British English (ˈluːsɪfə) noun a friction match: originally a trade name for a match manufactured in England in the 19th century Lucifer in American English (ˈlusəfər) noun 1. OLD-FASHIONED, Poetic the planet Venus when it is the morning star 2. Theology Satan; specif., in Christian theology, Satan as leader of the fallen angels: he was an angel of light until he revolted against God and, with the others, was cast into hell 3. [l-] an early type of friction match Word origin ME < OE < L, morning star (in ML, Satan), lit., light-bringing < lux (gen. lucis), light1 + ferre, to bear1Examples of 'Lucifer' in a sentence |
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