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obol

/ob-uhl/US // ˈɒb əl //

奥博尔,肥胖症,肥胖者

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a silver coin of ancient Greece, the sixth part of a drachma.
    • : obole.

Examples

  • Then they were called obol, a word of obscure etymology, or inia, which signifies sticking up or standing erect.

  • The obol referred to is the small coin placed between the lips of the dead to pay the toll to the ferryman of Hades.

  • Thy aim was lettuces; they are worth an obol, they are not worth a talent.

  • Six years ago to-day it was I came to Rome, with barely an obol of ready money, to make my fortune by my wits.

  • Shall the favourite of the gods—shall the guest of Hypatia—earn his breakfast, while I have an obol to share with him?