英语词汇“clepsydra”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

clep•sy•dra n., pl. -dras, -drae

Timean ancient device for measuring time by the regulated flow of water or mercury through a small aperture.

Greek klepsýdra, equivalent. to kleps- (klep-, stem of kléptein to steal, conceal + -s- formative in derivation) + hydra, derivative of hýdōr water
Latin
1640–50

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clepsydra /ˈklɛpsɪdrə/ n ( pl -dras, -drae / -ˌdriː/)

an ancient device for measuring time by the flow of water or mercury through a small aperture
Also called: water clock

Etymology: 17th Century: from Latin, from Greek klepsudra, from kleptein to steal + hudōr water

单词	clepsydra
释义	WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 clep•sy•dra (klep′si drə),USA pronunciation n., pl. -dras, -drae (-drē′).USA pronunciation Timean ancient device for measuring time by the regulated flow of water or mercury through a small aperture. Greek klepsýdra, equivalent. to kleps- (klep-, stem of kléptein to steal, conceal + -s- formative in derivation) + hydra, derivative of hýdōr water Latin 1640–50 Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: clepsydra /ˈklɛpsɪdrə/ n ( pl -dras, -drae / -ˌdriː/) an ancient device for measuring time by the flow of water or mercury through a small aperture Also called: water clock Etymology: 17th Century: from Latin, from Greek klepsudra, from kleptein to steal + hudōr water
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