august
Significado: Inspiring reverence and admiration; dignified and grand in a way that commands deep respect.
August (pronounced /ɔːˈɡʌst/, not like the month) is a literary and formal adjective suggesting majesty and solemnity. 'An august body,' 'an august institution,' and 'an august presence' are standard collocations. It is commonly used to describe parliaments, courts, learned societies, and other institutions of gravity and tradition. The word carries overtones of ceremony and formality, and is sometimes used with gentle irony — 'this august gathering' can be affectionate or gently mocking.
Ejemplos
- The matter was debated at length before the august body of the Privy Council. 此事曾在枢密院这一庄严的机构中经过长时间的讨论。El asunto se debatió extensamente ante el augusto órgano del Consejo Privado.その問題は枢密院という威厳ある機関の前で長時間審議された。그 문제는 추밀원이라는 위엄 있는 기관 앞에서 오랫동안 심의되었다.
- She addressed the august assembly with a composure that belied her nervousness. 她以一种掩饰了紧张的沉着向这一庄严的集会发表了讲话。Se dirigió a la augusta asamblea con una compostura que desmentía su nerviosismo.彼女は緊張を感じさせない落ち着きで、その荘厳な議場に向かって演説した。그녀는 긴장을 감추는 침착한 태도로 그 장엄한 의회에서 연설했다.
- The gallery's august collection includes works by Turner, Constable, and Gainsborough. 该美术馆庄重的藏品包括特纳、康斯太勃尔和庚斯博罗的作品。La augusta colección de la galería incluye obras de Turner, Constable y Gainsborough.その美術館の威厳あるコレクションには、ターナー、コンスタブル、ゲインズバラの作品が含まれている。그 미술관의 격조 높은 소장품에는 터너, 컨스터블, 게인즈버러의 작품이 포함되어 있다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: literary, academic, media
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin augustus (consecrated, venerable, majestic), originally a title conferred on Octavian as the first Roman emperor in 27 BC. The month of August also takes its name from this title. The adjective sense of 'inspiring awe' predates the personal name.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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