请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 vespasienne
释义

Definition of vespasienne in English:

vespasienne

noun ˌvɛspɑːzɪˈɛn
  • In France: a public urinal.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From French vespasienne carriage serving as a portable toilet, public urinal from the name of Titus Flavius Vespasianus, Roman Emperor, 69–79, who introduced a tax on the collection of urine (used e.g. in dyeing fabric).

 
 

Definition of vespasienne in US English:

vespasienne

nounˌvɛspɑːzɪˈɛn
  • In France: a public urinal.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From French vespasienne carriage serving as a portable toilet, public urinal from the name of Titus Flavius Vespasianus, Roman Emperor, 69–79, who introduced a tax on the collection of urine (used e.g. in dyeing fabric).

 
 
随便看

 

英语词典包含464360条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2025/1/9 6:28:04