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quondam

英 ['kwɒndəm; -dæm]
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释义

  • adj. 原来的,以前的
  • 中文词源

    quondam 原来的,曾经的

    来自拉丁语quondam,原来的,曾经的,来自PIE*kwo,疑问代词词干,词源同quote,when.-dam,指示副词后缀。

    英文词源

    quondam (adj.)
    "one-time, former," 1580s, from earlier use as an adverb ("formerly") and a noun ("former holder" of some office or position), both 1530s, from Latin quondam (adv.) "formerly, at some time, at one time; once in a while," from quom, cum "when, as" (see who) + demonstrative ending -dam.

    双语例句

    1. Structure of quondam long - canister discharging - fluid valve is analysed and ameliorated and its and cost is lowered.
    对原长筒放料阀结构从其结构及成本两个方面进行分析和改进,使阀门更轻巧,更经济,满足了用户的要求.

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    英英释意

    1. belonging to some prior time;
    "erstwhile friend"
    "our former glory"
    "the once capital of the state"
    "her quondam lover"

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