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Abyssinia Meaning in English

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æbˈsɪˌniə
ab-SIH-nee-uh
ˌæbɪˈsɪniə
ab-i-SIH-nee-uh

释义

Abyssinia is the historical name for the region now known as Ethiopia, located in the Horn of Africa.

用法与细微差别

Now a historical or literary term; rarely used in modern conversation except in historical contexts. Sometimes appears in old texts, stories, or discussions about African history. 'Abyssinian' may also refer to a cat breed, but that's a different use.

例句

Abyssinia was famous for its ancient kingdoms.

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People once called Ethiopia Abyssinia.

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There are many stories about Abyssinia in old books.

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My grandfather visited Abyssinia before it became modern Ethiopia.

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Historians often refer to Ethiopia as Abyssinia in old texts.

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The story takes place in ancient Abyssinia, long before modern times.

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