empyrean

• n. 最高天；苍天

中文词源

em-, 进入，使。-pyr, 火，词源同pyre, fire. 原指最高天，纯火之地。参照汉语三昧真火。

英文词源

empyrean (n.)

mid-14c. (as empyre), probably via Medieval Latin empyreus, from Greek empyros "fiery," from assimilated form of en (see en- (2)) + pyr "fire," from PIE root *paəwr- "fire" (see fire (n.)). As an adjective in English from early 15c. The etymological sense is "formed of pure fire or light." In ancient Greek cosmology, the highest heaven, the sphere of pure fire; later baptized with a Christian sense of "abode of God and the angels."

双语例句

1. Here are some thoughts I about the story The Empyrean.

这是我对最高天这个故事的一些想法.

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2. His thoughts floated then serenely in the empyrean.

他的思想这时会平静地飘浮在九天之上.

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3. Nor does falconry soar towards the empyrean and scud in the firmament to demonstrate His almightiness.

鹰击长空,掠过天宇也不是为了证明自然的威力.

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