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单词 locus desperatus
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Definition of locus desperatus in English:

locus desperatus

noun ˌləʊkəs ˌdɛspəˈrɑːtəsˌlɒkəs ˌdɛspəˈreɪtəs
  • A corrupted passage, especially one in an ancient text, which defies interpretation.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Lewis Theobald (d. 1744), literary editor and writer. From post-classical Latin locus desperatus from classical Latin locus + dēspērātus.

 
 

Definition of locus desperatus in US English:

locus desperatus

noun
  • A corrupted passage, especially one in an ancient text, which defies interpretation.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Lewis Theobald (d. 1744), literary editor and writer. From post-classical Latin locus desperatus from classical Latin locus + dēspērātus.

 
 
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