"arks" in Chinese (Simplified)
方舟
Definition
“Arks”是“ark”的复数,通常指用来保护某物的大船,尤其是圣经中诺亚的方舟。也可以指保存神圣或贵重物品的容器。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Arks”多用于宗教、历史或文学语境,尤其是指诺亚方舟。在现代口语中很少使用。不要与 arch(拱门)或 arc(弧线)混淆。
Examples
Noah built one of the most famous arks in history.
诺亚建造了历史上最著名的**方舟**之一。
The museum has models of different ancient arks.
博物馆里有各种古代**方舟**的模型。
People took shelter in arks during the flood.
洪水期间,人们在**方舟**里避难。
There aren't many stories about other arks besides Noah's.
除了诺亚的**方舟**之外,很少有关于其他**方舟**的故事。
Some religions describe their own versions of arks to save people from disaster.
有些宗教描述了他们自己的**方舟**版本来拯救人们免于灾难。
If legends are true, these arks carried enough food for every animal.
如果传说是真的,这些**方舟**为每只动物都携带了足够的食物。