"saracen" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 撒拉森人

Definition

“撒拉森人”是欧洲中世纪使用的历史术语，指的是穆斯林，尤其是阿拉伯世界或北非的穆斯林。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“撒拉森人”是老旧、只用于历史语境的词汇，现代对穆斯林使用会被视为不恰当甚至冒犯，主要出现在历史文献或文学作品中。

Examples

During the Middle Ages, Europeans often referred to Muslims as Saracens.

在中世纪，欧洲人常常称穆斯林为**撒拉森人**。

The army fought against the Saracens in the old stories.

军队在古老的故事中与**撒拉森人**作战。

The castle was built to defend against Saracen attacks.

这座城堡是为了防御**撒拉森人**的攻击而建的。

You’ll see the word Saracen a lot in medieval novels, but no one uses it today.

你会在中世纪小说中经常看到“**撒拉森人**”，但现在没人这么用这个词了。

Knights in the stories often fought Saracen warriors as their enemies.

故事中的骑士经常把**撒拉森人**战士当作敌人作战。

It's important to remember that Saracen is an outdated term from a different era.

要记得“**撒拉森人**”是过时的历史用语。