单词 | Epicurean |
释义 | Epicurean n. & adj. --n   1. a disciple or student of the Greek philosopher Epicurus (d. 270 BC), who taught that the highest good is personal happiness.   2. (epicurean) a person devoted to (esp. sensual) enjoyment. --adj   1. of or concerning Epicurus or his ideas.   2. (epicurean) characteristic of an epicurean. Derivatives Epicureanism n. Etymology: F {eacute}picurien or L epicureus f. Gk epikoureios f. Epikouros Epicurus |
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