"janus" in Chinese (Simplified)
雅努斯(古罗马神祇)两面人(比喻)
Definition
雅努斯是古罗马的两面神,象征着开始和结束。这个词也用来描述有两种对立特点的人或事物。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“雅努斯”用作专有名词指神名,也可引申形容具有双重特性的人或物,常见于正式、文学或哲学语境,日常交流中不常用。定语短语如“雅努斯式双面性”常用于比喻。
Examples
In Roman mythology, Janus guards gates and doorways.
在罗马神话中,**雅努斯**守护着大门和入口。
A Janus coin has two faces on it.
**雅努斯**硬币有两面头像。
The month January is named after Janus.
一月(January)以**雅努斯**命名。
That politician is like Janus—he says one thing and does another.
那个政客像**雅努斯**一样,口是心非。
Her personality is a real Janus; she's friendly at work but cold at home.
她性格就像**雅努斯**,在工作中很友好,在家却很冷漠。
The company's new strategy is a Janus approach: it looks forward while respecting tradition.
公司新战略是**雅努斯**式的,既面向未来又尊重传统。