英语词源 | Africa 非洲

非洲的这个名字是古罗马人给取的,原作Aprika,意思是“阳光充足的”,是接入英语后才拼作Africa的。

  • We will finally have to redefine our relationship with neighbouring states in north Africa.
    我们最终将不得不重新界定我们和北非邻国的关系。
  • The whole of Africa had been buffeted by social and political upheavals.
    整个非洲都经受了社会和政治动荡之苦。