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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. 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.

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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.