单词 | Demosthenes |
释义 | Demosthenes (once / 2855 pages) n WORD FAMILY Demosthenes: Demostheneses, Demosthenic USAGE EXAMPLESI believe it was Demosthenes who first said, “Flying coach gets you nowhere.” Washington Post(Nov 13, 2016) As Demosthenes said about expansionist Macedonia in the 4th century B.C.: Time(May 14, 2015) Ancient Greek orator Demosthenes used to shave one side of his head so he'd remain indoors practising speeches rather than go outside and be ridiculed. BBC(Oct 10, 2014) n Athenian statesman and orator (circa 385-322 BC) Exp Athenian a resident of Athens orator, public speaker, rhetorician, speechifier, speechmakera person who delivers a speech or oration national leader, solon, statesmana man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs |
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