gens

英[dʒenz] 美[dʒɛnz]
  • n. 氏族;部落;宗族
  • n. (Gens)人名;(英)金斯;(俄、德、葡)根斯;(法)让斯

词态变化


复数: gentes;

英文词源


gens (n.)
1847, in reference to ancient Rome, "tribe, clan, house (of families having a name and certain religious rites in common and a presumed common origin)," from Latin gens (genitive gentis) "race, clan, nation" (see genus).

双语例句


1. Such were the rights and privileges of a typical Indian gens.
典型的印第安人氏族的职能就是这样.

来自英汉非文学 - 家庭、私有制和国家的起源

2. Prohibition of marriage within the gens except in the case of heiresses.
禁止氏族内部通婚,但和女继承人结婚例外.

来自英汉非文学 - 家庭、私有制和国家的起源

3. Obligation of mutual protection and help among members of the gens.
同氏族人有互相保护和援助的义务.

来自英汉非文学 - 家庭、私有制和国家的起源

4. The gens also lives on in the " factions. "
氏族此外还继续存在于 “ factions〔 “ 帮”〕中.

来自英汉非文学 - 家庭、私有制和国家的起源

5. Originally to the gens, without a doubt.
最初无疑是归氏族所有.

来自英汉非文学 - 家庭、私有制和国家的起源