draconian

名词 n. 形容词 adj.
中文释义
英 /dɹəˈkəʊ.ni.ən/|/dɹækˈəʊ.ni.ən/    美 /dɹəˈkoʊ.ni.ən/|/dɹækˈoʊ.ni.ən/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A creature resembling a dragon.
    — ... Draconians are fast. They'll fly to meet us no doubt. I remember after a few moments that the human queen is here as well. I call out to her, “Human queen, you are rescued by the Draconians. Come forth and know that you are safe under[…]
形容词 adj.
  1. Very severe, cruel, or harsh.
    — The mayor announced draconian budget cuts today.
  2. Of, relating to, characteristic of, or resembling a dragon. obsolete
    — The dragon came low to the earth. It defied every image of a draconian being Kulp had ever seen.

词形变化

more draconian comparative most draconian superlative Draconian alternative more draconian comparative most draconian superlative draconians plural

词源

词源 1
From Latin Dracō (stem Dracōn-) + -ian, from Ancient Greek Δράκων (Drákōn), after the Athenian lawmaker Draco, known for making harsh laws. See δράκων (drákōn, “dragon”).
词源 2
From Latin dracō (“dragon”) (stem dracōn-) + -ian.
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