athenaeum
/ath-uh-nee-uhm, -ney-/US // ˌæθ əˈni əm, -ˈneɪ- //UK // (ˌæθɪˈniːəm) //
神学院,神学园,神学研究所,竞技场
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Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : an institution for the promotion of literary or scientific learning.
- : a library or reading room.
- : a sanctuary of Athena at Athens, built by the Roman emperor Hadrian, and frequented by poets and scholars.
Synonyms & Antonyms
as inarchives
Examples
The "London Athenaeum" spoke of it as having been described as a "tomahawk sort of satire."
He said I ought to belong to the Athenaeum, and he would propose me, and the committee would elect me as a matter of course.
He used to make his way to the Athenaeum early in the day 264 and go straight to the library.
Edwin was the leading man at the Howard Athenaeum, playing stock pieces and supporting travelling stars.
There is the story of the man who gained admittance to the Athenaeum Library in Boston, although he was not a member.
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