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单词 arcane
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
ar•cane /ɑrˈkeɪn/USA pronunciation   adj. 
  1. known or understood only by those with special knowledge;
    mysterious:arcane rituals.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
ar•cane  (är kān′),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. known or understood by very few;
    mysterious;
    secret;
    obscure;
    esoteric:She knew a lot about Sanskrit grammar and other arcane matters.
  • Latin arcānus, equivalent. to arc(ēre) to shut up, keep (derivative of arca a chest, box) + -ānus -an
  • Middle French)
  • (1540–50

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
arcane /ɑːˈkeɪn/ adj
  1. requiring secret knowledge to be understood; mysterious; esoteric
Etymology: 16th Century: from Latin arcānus secret, hidden, from arcēre to shut up, keep safe
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