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单词 retiarius
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Definition of retiarius in English:

retiarius

nounPlural retiarii ˌrɛtɪˈɑːrɪəsˌrɛtɪˈɛːrɪəsˌrēSHēˈerēəs
  • An ancient Roman gladiator who used a net to trap his opponent.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • ‘The retiarius was the ‘fisherman,’ who fought with a net, a gladius, and a trident [and was] protected with just a small shoulder shield,’ Kanz said.
    • As the retiarius advanced, leading with his left shoulder and wielding the trident in his right hand, his shoulder-guard prevented his opponent from striking the vulnerable area of his neck and face.

Origin

Latin, from rete 'net'.

 
 

Definition of retiarius in US English:

retiarius

nounˌrēSHēˈerēəs
  • An ancient Roman gladiator armed with a net and a spear.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • As the retiarius advanced, leading with his left shoulder and wielding the trident in his right hand, his shoulder-guard prevented his opponent from striking the vulnerable area of his neck and face.
    • ‘The retiarius was the ‘fisherman,’ who fought with a net, a gladius, and a trident [and was] protected with just a small shoulder shield,’ Kanz said.

Origin

Latin, from rete ‘net’.

 
 
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