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pliny

/ˈplɪn.i/

翻译: 指古罗马作家与博物学家老普林尼,以其百科全书式的《自然史》闻名,死于观察维苏威火山爆发;也指其养子小普林尼,罗马作家与书信作者。

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/ˈplɪn.i/C1formal
  • zh指古罗马作家与博物学家老普林尼,以其百科全书式的《自然史》闻名,死于观察维苏威火山爆发;也指其养子小普林尼,罗马作家与书信作者。

A proper noun referring to a Roman author and natural philosopher, known for his encyclopedic work on natural history, who died while observing the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

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  1. Pliny the YoungerC2formal

    A Roman writer and nephew of Pliny the Elder, known for his collection of letters that provide insight into Roman life and politics.

    zh小普林尼

    • Pliny the Younger wrote extensively about the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
    • His letters are a valuable source for understanding the Roman Empire.
    • Scholars often study Pliny the Younger's correspondence for historical context.
  2. Pliny the ElderC2formal

    A Roman author and natural philosopher who wrote the encyclopedic work 'Natural History' and died while observing the eruption of Vesuvius.

    zh老普林尼

    • Pliny the Elder's 'Natural History' covers topics from astronomy to zoology.
    • He perished during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
    • Pliny the Elder's work influenced scientific thought for centuries.