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saint nicholas

/nik-uh-luhs, nik-luhs/US // ˈnɪk ə ləs, ˈnɪk ləs //

圣尼古拉,圣尼古拉斯

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : of Cu·sa [kyoo-zuh], /ˈkyu zə/, 1401–1464, German cardinal, mathematician, and philosopher.German Nikolaus von Cusa.
    • : Grand Duke, 1856–1929, Russian general in World War I.
    • : Saint, flourished 4th century a.d., bishop in Asia Minor: patron saint of Russia; protector of children and prototype of the legendary Santa Claus.
    • : a male given name: from Greek words meaning “victory” and “people.”

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Examples

  • The exhibit also includes examples of designers borrowing from fine art, as Yves Saint Laurent did with his Mondrian dress.

  • It was in Saint-Rémy where Van Gogh sends his brother word of how all his sacrifice may soon be for nothing in this life.

  • The grandson of legendary fashion editor Diana Vreeland, Nicholas Vreeland was poised for a decadent life in high-society.

  • Race relations in Saint Louis could hinge on the outcome of this announcement.

  • Tensions are rising in Saint Louis, Mo., as race relations heat up.

  • May looked along at the dimpled grace, And then at the saint-like, fair old face, “How funny!”

  • The emperor Nicholas of Russia declared, by ukase, his purpose to assist Austria.

  • One of her humours was to unite the son of her minister, with a niece of the widowed Queen of Saint Germain's.

  • He marched to meet it with the throbbing pulses of a soldier rushing to victory or a saint to martyrdom.

  • Happening to walk down the Rue Saint Honoré, he had come upon tragedy.