Dictionary entry
aeonian
/iːˈəuniən/
adjective
永久的；永恒的
continuing forever or indefinitely
- 1.
a of or relating to a geological eon (longer than an era)；s continuing forever or indefinitely
永久的
地质年代的；与地质时期有关的；永久的
In use
The philosopher spoke of the aeonian cycle of life and death.
Legends often describe the aeonian beauty of the mythical land.
Her devotion to the cause seemed aeonian, never fading with time.
aeonian + noun
aeonian 通常用于正式或文学语境，表示“永恒的”或“与地质年代相关的”。
The aeonian hills stood unchanged.
那些永恒的山丘屹立不变。
be + aeonian
Their love was aeonian.
他们的爱是永恒的。
Connections
Confusing words
- eternal
- 永恒的，永久的 · eternal 强调无始无终，常带宗教色彩；aeonian 侧重地质年代尺度或极长的时间，较正式且多用于科学或哲学语境。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
常用于地质学或强调永久性
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