单词 | Olympiad |
释义 | Olympiad n.   1. a a period of four years between Olympic games, used by the ancient Greeks in dating events. b a four-yearly celebration of the ancient Olympic Games.   2. a celebration of the modern Olympic Games.   3. a regular international contest in chess etc. Etymology: ME f. F Olympiade f. L Olympias Olympiad- f. Gk Olumpias Olumpiad- f. Olumpios: see OLYMPIAN, OLYMPIC |
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