Punic [noun]
用于历史上下文，指古迦太基相关的事物。
The Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage lasted over a century.
罗马与迦太基之间的布匿战争持续了一个多世纪。
与古代迦太基、其居民或其语言有关的。；古迦太基人的；没有信义的
与古代迦太基、其居民或其语言有关的。
Of or relating to ancient Carthage, its inhabitants, or their language.
His punic tactics in negotiations earned him a reputation for deceit.
他在谈判中背信弃义的策略为他赢得了欺骗的名声。
用法提示：形容词“punic”修饰“tactics”，表示背信弃义的行为
The politician's punic promises were quickly forgotten after the election.
那位政客背信弃义的承诺在选举后很快就被遗忘了。
用法提示：形容词“punic”修饰“promises”，强调承诺的不可信
She was wary of his punic friendliness, suspecting an ulterior motive.
她对他那背信弃义的友好态度保持警惕，怀疑另有目的。
用法提示：形容词“punic”修饰“friendliness”，暗示友好背后隐藏着欺骗
用于历史上下文，指古迦太基相关的事物。
The Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage lasted over a century.
罗马与迦太基之间的布匿战争持续了一个多世纪。
表示背信弃义，源于罗马人对迦太基人的刻板印象。
His punic betrayal shocked the entire assembly.
他背信弃义的背叛震惊了全体与会者。
grammar · medium
易错句子The punic library is open to everyone.
正确表达The public library is open to everyone.
punic 与 public 拼写和发音相似，但含义完全不同。punic 指古迦太基的或背信弃义的，public 指公共的。这里应使用 public。
grammar · medium
易错句子The government took punic measures against the rebels.
正确表达The government took punitive measures against the rebels.
punic 与 punitive 音近，但 punitive 意为惩罚性的，punic 意为背信弃义的。此处应使用 punitive 表示惩罚性措施。
Punic 意为背信弃义或与迦太基相关的，而 puny 意为弱小的，两者拼写和发音相似但意义不同。
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