babylon

• 专有名词，指古代美索不达米亚的主要城市和古巴比伦王国的首都；也泛指奢华的大都市或文明中心。

A proper noun referring to the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and the capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia.

不可数 · 专有名词

1. Ancient cityB2formal

   The capital city of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia, located in Mesopotamia, known for its impressive architecture and cultural significance.

   古代城市

   • Babylon was one of the most important cities in the ancient world.
   • The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
   • The ruins of Babylon are located in modern-day Iraq.

2. Symbol of decadenceC1formal

   Used metaphorically to represent a place of great wealth, luxury, and moral corruption.

   堕落的象征

   • The city was described as a modern Babylon, full of excess and vice.
   • In literature, Babylon often symbolizes a society that has lost its moral compass.
   • The film portrayed the city as a Babylon of greed and corruption.

   同义词cesspoolgomorrahsodom