"sarcophagus" in Chinese (Simplified)
石棺
Definition
石棺是一种大型石制箱子,用于安放尸体,尤指古代使用。它常见于古埃及和古罗马的墓葬中。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
主要在历史或考古语境中使用,指古代文明(如埃及、罗马、希腊)的石棺,不用于现代棺材。常见于博物馆或历史资料中。
Examples
An ancient Egyptian sarcophagus was found in the tomb.
在墓中发现了一具古埃及的**石棺**。
The museum has a Roman sarcophagus on display.
博物馆展出了一个罗马**石棺**。
Hieroglyphics are often carved on a sarcophagus.
石棺上常常雕刻有象形文字。
Archaeologists were thrilled when they opened the sarcophagus after centuries.
考古学家们在数百年后打开了**石棺**,感到非常兴奋。
Some sarcophagi have beautiful carvings telling the story of the person inside.
有些**石棺**上雕刻着讲述主人故事的美丽图案。
When you think of ancient Egypt, a golden sarcophagus probably comes to mind.
一想到古埃及,你可能会想到金色的**石棺**。