arabic
arabic — 名詞
1. the main language used by people across much of the Middle East and northern Afr
阿拉伯文
中東與北非通用的主要語言
the main language used by people across much of the Middle East and northern Africa, written from right to left and spoken by hundreds of millions today.
Layla grew up in Cairo, so she speaks Arabic at home with her grandmother.
Layla 在開羅長大，所以在家會跟祖母講阿拉伯文。
speak + Arabic
Aiko signed up for evening Arabic classes before her trip to Jordan.
Aiko 在前往約旦之前報名了夜間阿拉伯語課程。
Arabic classes / lessons
The restaurant menu was printed in both English and Arabic.
餐廳的菜單同時用英文和阿拉伯文印出來。
After two years of study, Daniel could finally read short stories in Arabic.
讀了兩年之後，Daniel 終於能用阿拉伯文閱讀短篇故事。
Modern Standard Arabic is taught in schools across the region, but each country has its own spoken form.
現代標準阿拉伯語在這個區域的學校裡都有教，但每個國家有自己的口語形式。
文法句型
speak/learn/study + Arabic
用法筆記
Treated as uncountable: say 'I study Arabic', not 'an Arabic'. Capitalised because it is the name of a language.
常見錯誤
arabic — 形容詞
1. describing something that is written in or belongs to the Arabic language, such
阿拉伯文的
與阿拉伯語言、文字、文學有關的
describing something that is written in or belongs to the Arabic language, such as its alphabet, words, or literature.
The shopkeeper painted his name above the door in beautiful Arabic script.
店主用漂亮的阿拉伯文字體在門上方寫下自己的名字。
Arabic script
Sara borrowed an Arabic dictionary from the library to help with her homework.
Sara 從圖書館借了一本阿拉伯文字典來幫她寫作業。
Arabic + noun (dictionary)
Many English words for spices, like saffron and sugar, come from Arabic roots.
許多英文裡的香料詞，例如番紅花和糖，都來自阿拉伯文字根。
The professor read an Arabic poem aloud, then explained each line in English.
教授大聲朗讀了一首阿拉伯文詩，然後逐句用英文解說。
文法句型
Arabic + noun (script, word, poetry)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 3: this sense focuses on the language itself (script, words, texts), while sense 3 covers the broader culture and people of Arabia.
2. describing the standard digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 used for counting an
阿拉伯數字的
用 0 到 9 這套數字表示的
describing the standard digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 used for counting and writing numbers in most of the world today, in contrast with Roman numerals like IV or X.
Please write the page numbers in Arabic numerals, not Roman ones.
請用阿拉伯數字寫頁碼，不要用羅馬數字。
Arabic numerals vs Roman
The clock face used Arabic numerals, which made it easier for the children to read.
這個時鐘用的是阿拉伯數字，讓孩子們比較容易看懂。
Arabic numerals
Most modern textbooks present equations using Arabic numerals.
大部分現代教科書都用阿拉伯數字呈現方程式。
The architect labelled each floor in Arabic numerals so visitors would not get confused.
建築師用阿拉伯數字標示每一層樓，讓訪客不會搞混。
- Roman
as in 'Roman numerals' (I, II, III, IV) — the older system replaced by Arabic numerals in most contexts
文法句型
Arabic numerals / numbers
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the fixed phrase 'Arabic numerals' or 'Arabic numbers'. Object is typically a number, digit, or numeral, not a person or place.
常見錯誤
3. connected with the people, history, or traditions of the Arab world — for exampl
阿拉伯的
與阿拉伯民族或文化相關的
connected with the people, history, or traditions of the Arab world — for example, its music, food, art, or way of life. Note that many writers prefer 'Arab' or 'Arabian' for people and places, and reserve 'Arabic' for the language.
The festival celebrated Arabic music, with traditional drums and singing late into the night.
這個節慶是慶祝阿拉伯音樂，傳統鼓聲與歌聲一直持續到深夜。
Arabic music / art
Aunt Hala served us a plate of Arabic sweets after dinner.
Hala 阿姨在晚餐後端上一盤阿拉伯甜點給我們吃。
Arabic sweets / food
The museum had a small exhibition on classical Arabic poetry.
博物館有一個關於古典阿拉伯詩歌的小型展覽。
Rashid showed his classmates an old Arabic coin he had inherited from his grandfather.
Rashid 拿出一枚從祖父那裡繼承的古老阿拉伯錢幣給同學看。
文法句型
Arabic + noun (culture, music, food)
用法筆記
In careful modern usage, 'Arab' describes people ('Arab students') and 'Arabian' describes the peninsula ('Arabian desert'); 'Arabic' is preferred for the language and items linked to it (script, poetry). For broader culture, both 'Arab' and 'Arabic' are seen.