"thule" in Chinese (Simplified)
图勒
Definition
在古希腊和罗马文学中,“图勒”指的是他们已知的最北方之地,经常被想象为遥远而神秘的土地。现代也可以诗意地用来指代遥远的地方。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“图勒”在日常用语中极少使用,多出现于历史、文学或诗歌中。有时用于公司名或地名。不要与现代品牌“Thule”混淆。
Examples
In ancient times, explorers dreamed of reaching Thule.
在古代,探险家梦想抵达**图勒**。
Thule was considered the end of the known world.
**图勒**被认为是已知世界的尽头。
Few people could describe what Thule looked like.
很少有人能描述**图勒**是什么样子。
He uses 'chasing Thule' as a metaphor for seeking the impossible.
他用“追逐**图勒**”作为追求不可能事情的比喻。
The story describes a journey beyond Thule into lands of legend.
故事描述了一次超越**图勒**到传说之地的旅程。
Some writers still invoke Thule to evoke mystery and remoteness.
有些作家依然用**图勒**来唤起神秘与遥远感。