persian
persian — 形容詞
1. connected with Iran or old Persia, including its people, culture, history, or la
波斯的
與波斯、伊朗及其文化語言有關
connected with Iran or old Persia, including its people, culture, history, or language
The chef served Persian rice with fish and fresh herbs.
主廚端出了波斯風味的飯，配上魚和新鮮香草。
attributive adjective: Persian + food noun
Blue Persian letters ran around the edge of the bowl.
碗邊繞著藍色的波斯文字。
attributive adjective: Persian + writing noun
Our class watched a film about Persian kings and city walls.
我們班看了一部介紹波斯國王和城牆的電影。
Nadia brought a Persian carpet home from her trip to Shiraz.
Nadia 去設拉子旅行後帶回家一張波斯地毯。
- Iranian
more usual for the modern country and its citizens; Persian often stresses culture, language, or historical background
- Iran-related
a broader modern description, but much less natural in ordinary language
文法句型
Persian + noun
用法筆記
In modern news writing, Iranian is often preferred for the present-day state and its citizens. Persian is especially common for language, art, food, literature, and history.
常見錯誤
persian — 名詞
1. a person from the Persian people, especially in history, or someone in modern Ir
波斯人
波斯民族的人，亦常指歷史人物
a person from the Persian people, especially in history, or someone in modern Iran with Persian family roots
The young Persian greeted us in English and offered sweet tea.
那位年輕的波斯人用英文向我們打招呼，還端上甜茶。
countable noun: a Persian
Several Persians in the audience nodded when the guide mentioned Shiraz.
導遊提到設拉子時，觀眾席上幾位波斯人點了點頭。
plural form: Persians
In the film, a Persian guides the traders across the desert.
在那部電影裡，一位波斯人帶著商隊穿越沙漠。
Sara's grandfather was Persian, but her grandmother came from Turkey.
Sara 的祖父是波斯人，但她的祖母來自土耳其。
- Iranian
broader modern national term; not every Iranian is ethnically Persian
- member of the Persian people
a fuller and more formal phrase for the ethnic meaning
文法句型
a Persian
Persians
用法筆記
Often replaced by Iranian in present-day national contexts. Persian can point more specifically to ethnic or cultural background, and it is common in writing about the ancient empire.
常見錯誤
2. the language known today as Farsi, spoken mainly in Iran and used in a closely r
波斯語
伊朗主要使用的語言
the language known today as Farsi, spoken mainly in Iran and used in a closely related form in nearby countries
Leila writes short poems in Persian and reads them to friends.
Leila 用波斯語寫短詩，再念給朋友聽。
pattern: in Persian
The guide translated the old sign from Persian into English.
導遊把那塊老舊標誌從波斯語翻成英文。
pattern: translate from Persian into English
At home, the twins speak Persian with their grandparents.
那對雙胞胎在家裡和祖父母說波斯語。
Our library bought a Persian dictionary for the new language class.
我們圖書館為新的語言課買了一本波斯語字典。
- Farsi
a common everyday name for the modern Iranian standard of Persian
- Modern Persian
a more technical label used when older historical stages are being compared
文法句型
speak Persian
in Persian
translate from Persian
用法筆記
Usually uncountable, with no article: speak Persian, learn Persian, write in Persian. In everyday English, many speakers also use Farsi for the modern language of Iran.
常見錯誤
3. a breed of cat with very long fur and a broad, flat face
波斯貓
長毛、扁臉的貓品種
a breed of cat with very long fur and a broad, flat face
Mina brushed her Persian every night to keep its coat clean.
Mina 每天晚上都替她的波斯貓梳毛，好讓牠的毛保持乾淨。
countable noun: a Persian
The vet said the Persian needed daily eye care.
獸醫說這隻波斯貓每天都需要做眼部清潔。
common care context for the breed
A white Persian slept on the sofa beside the kitchen door.
一隻白色波斯貓睡在廚房門旁邊的沙發上。
Tom wanted a Persian, but his sister chose a short-haired cat.
Tom 想養一隻波斯貓，但他姊姊選了短毛貓。
- Persian cat
the full and more explicit name of the breed
- longhair
an informal cat-breeding term that can be broader than this single breed
文法句型
a Persian
Persian cat
用法筆記
Usually countable and often shortened from Persian cat. It commonly appears in pet-care contexts because the breed needs regular brushing and face cleaning.