inscription
Significado: Words or symbols carved, engraved, or written on a surface such as stone, metal, or paper, often as a formal record or dedication.
Inscriptions are among the most important primary sources in archaeology and history, providing direct evidence of ancient languages, laws, and customs. The term is used broadly to refer to anything from tomb engravings to dedications in books. In academic contexts, the study of inscriptions is called epigraphy.
Ejemplos
- The inscription on the tombstone had been worn almost smooth by centuries of weathering. 墓碑上的铭文经过数百年的风化侵蚀,几乎已被磨平。La inscripción de la lápida se había desgastado casi por completo tras siglos de erosión.墓石の碑文は何世紀にもわたる風化でほとんど滑らかに磨り減っていました。묘비의 비문은 수 세기에 걸친 풍화로 거의 매끈하게 닳아 있었습니다.
- Archaeologists discovered a Latin inscription that revealed the purpose of the ancient building. 考古学家发现了一段拉丁铭文,揭示了这座古建筑的用途。Los arqueólogos descubrieron una inscripción en latín que revelaba la función del edificio antiguo.考古学者たちは、その古代建築物の目的を明らかにするラテン語の碑文を発見しました。고고학자들은 그 고대 건물의 용도를 밝혀주는 라틴어 비문을 발견했습니다.
- She wrote a personal inscription on the inside cover of the book before giving it as a gift. 她在赠书之前,在封面内页写了一段私人题词。Escribió una dedicatoria personal en la guarda del libro antes de regalarlo.彼女は贈り物にする前に、本の見返しに個人的な献辞を書きました。그녀는 선물로 주기 전에 책 안쪽 표지에 개인적인 헌사를 적었습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: academic, professional, media
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin inscriptio (a writing upon), from inscribere (to write on or engrave), combining in- (on) and scribere (to write). Entered English in the 14th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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