Word · Frequency #43932
Aeneid
/əˈniːɪd/
noun
《埃涅阿斯纪》
An epic poem in Latin by Virgil, telling the story of Aeneas's adventures after the Trojan War and serving as a legendary origin story for Rome.
- 1.
an epic in Latin by Virgil; tells the adventures of Aeneas after the Trojan War; provides an illustrious historical background for the Roman Empire
维吉尔的拉丁史诗,讲述特洛伊战争后埃涅阿斯的冒险,为罗马帝国提供了辉煌的历史背景
维吉尔的拉丁史诗,讲述特洛伊战争后埃涅阿斯的冒险,为罗马帝国提供了辉煌的历史背景；埃涅伊特(古罗马史诗)
In use
In our literature class, we read the first book of the Aeneid aloud.
She wrote an essay comparing the hero of the Aeneid with Odysseus.
The teacher explained that the Aeneid was written to glorify the Roman Empire.
the Aeneid + verb
作为主语时，史诗名称前需加定冠词the。
The Aeneid describes the founding of Rome.
《埃涅伊特》描述了罗马的建立。
verb + the Aeneid
作为宾语时，定冠词the不可省略。
She translated the Aeneid into English.
她把《埃涅伊特》翻译成了英语。
in the Aeneid
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Learner notes
Grammar Note
专有名词，通常不加冠词。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.