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单词 septenarius
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Definition of septenarius in English:

septenarius

nounPlural septenarii ˌsɛptɪˈnɛːrɪəsˌseptəˈnerēəs
Prosody
  • A verse line of seven feet, especially a trochaic or iambic tetrameter catalectic.

    〔诗韵〕七音步诗行

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The Epicharmus presented, in trochaic septenarii of the theatrical type, an account of the gods and the physical operations of the universe.
    • Whether in fact these scenes are the most strongly contrasted in Plautus we do not know without comprehensive examination of all his septenarii.
    • In fact here the exclusive use of the operatic septenarius of the iambic type was finally endorsed.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin, from septeni 'in sevens', from septem 'seven'.

Definition of septenarius in US English:

septenarius

nounˌseptəˈnerēəs
Prosody
  • A Latin verse line of seven feet, especially a trochaic or iambic tetrameter catalectic, used only in comedy.

    〔诗韵〕七音步诗行

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In fact here the exclusive use of the operatic septenarius of the iambic type was finally endorsed.
    • The Epicharmus presented, in trochaic septenarii of the theatrical type, an account of the gods and the physical operations of the universe.
    • Whether in fact these scenes are the most strongly contrasted in Plautus we do not know without comprehensive examination of all his septenarii.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin, from septeni ‘in sevens’, from septem ‘seven’.

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