antiquary
名词 n.
形容词 adj.
英 /ˈæntɪkw(ə)ɹi/
美 /ˈæntɪˌkwɛɹi/
英文释义
名词 n.
- A person who is knowledgeable of, or who collects antiques (especially one holding an official position); an antiquarian.
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An aficionado or student of antiquities, ancient artifacts, historic sites, ancient writings, or relics of the past.
— The sound of the bubbling water grew more distinct, as the ear became accustomed to its music: it reminded him of one very like it in Etheringhame Park. Both might have made the delight of either antiquary or poet.
形容词 adj.
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Relating to antiquity.
— Instructed by the antiquary times.
词汇关系
词源
词源 1
From Latin antīquārius (“pertaining to antiquity, one fond of or employed in antiquities”), from antīquus (“ancient”) + -ārius; equivalent to antique + -ary.
词源 2
From Latin antīquārius (“pertaining to antiquity, one fond of or employed in antiquities”), from antīquus (“ancient”) + -ārius; equivalent to antique + -ary.
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