单词 | Albion |
释义 | Definition of Albion in English:Albionnoun ˈalbɪənˈælbiən
OriginOld English, from Latin, probably of Celtic origin and related to Latin albus 'white' (in allusion to the white cliffs of Dover). The phrase perfidious Albion (mid 19th century) translates the French la perfide Albion, alluding to alleged treachery to other nations.
Definition of Albion in US English:Albionnounˈælbiənˈalbēən
OriginOld English, from Latin, probably of Celtic origin and related to Latin albus ‘white’ (in allusion to the white cliffs of Dover). The phrase perfidious Albion (mid 19th century) translates the French la perfide Albion, alluding to alleged treachery to other nations. |
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