| 释义 |
ti·tan
I. \ˈtītən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Greek
1. usually capitalized : one of a family or race of earth giants in ancient Greek mythology whose power was destroyed by the Olympian gods and who are usually held to have been characterized by gigantic size, immense brute strength, and primitive force and appetite rather than intelligence or morality
2. sometimes capitalized : one gigantic in size or power : a titanic being : one that stands out among others of a group especially for greatness of stature or achievement
< one of the titans of American higher education — Saturday Review >
< five mountain titans higher than the highest of the … Alps — Geographical School Bulletin >
< grand old titan of American law — Fred Rodell >
3. : titan crane
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
: titanic |