anglo-saxon

• 与公元5世纪起居住在不列颠的日耳曼民族有关的，或与其语言和文化有关的；也用于描述英语文化圈特有的事物。

Relating to the Germanic peoples who inhabited Britain from the 5th century, or their language and culture; also used to describe something characteristic of English-speaking culture.

1. Relating to the Anglo-SaxonsB2formal

   Of or pertaining to the Germanic peoples who inhabited England from the 5th century until the Norman Conquest, or their language (Old English).

   盎格鲁-撒克逊的

   • The Anglo-Saxon period lasted from around 410 to 1066 AD.
   • Anglo-Saxon art is known for its intricate metalwork and illuminated manuscripts.
   • The epic poem Beowulf is a famous work of Anglo-Saxon literature.

2. Relating to Old EnglishB2formal

   Of or relating to the Old English language spoken by the Anglo-Saxons.

   古英语的

   • Many modern English words have Anglo-Saxon origins.
   • The word 'house' comes from the Anglo-Saxon word 'hus'.
   • Anglo-Saxon grammar was more complex than modern English grammar.

• 名词，指从5世纪起居住在不列颠的日耳曼民族（盎格鲁人、撒克逊人等）的成员，或指诺曼征服前使用的古英语。

A noun referring to a member of the Germanic peoples who inhabited England from the 5th century, or to the Old English language spoken before the Norman Conquest.

专有名词

1. Historical inhabitantB2formalbritish

   A person who lived in England before the Norman Conquest of 1066, typically of Germanic origin.

   盎格鲁-撒克逊人

   • The Anglo-Saxons established several kingdoms in early medieval England.
   • Archaeologists discovered an Anglo-Saxon burial site near the village.
   • King Alfred the Great is one of the most famous Anglo-Saxons.

2. Modern cultural identityB2formalamerican

   A person of English or British descent, especially one whose native language is English and whose culture is strongly influenced by English traditions.

   盎格鲁-撒克逊人

   • The term 'WASP' stands for White Anglo-Saxon Protestant.
   • Many Anglo-Saxons immigrated to the United States in the 17th and 18th centuries.
   • He proudly identifies as an Anglo-Saxon with deep roots in New England.

   同义词englishman

3. Old English languageC1formalbritish

   The earliest historical form of the English language, spoken in England and southern Scotland from about 450 to 1100 AD.

   古英语

   • Beowulf is a famous epic poem written in Anglo-Saxon.
   • Scholars study Anglo-Saxon to understand the roots of modern English.
   • Many common English words, like 'house' and 'man', come from Anglo-Saxon.