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quondam

英 ['kwɒndəm; -dæm]
  • adj. 原来的,以前的

中文词源


quondam 原来的,曾经的

来自拉丁语quondam,原来的,曾经的,来自PIE*kwo,疑问代词词干,词源同quote,when.-dam,指示副词后缀。

英文词源


quondam (adj.)
"one-time, former," 1580s, from earlier use as an adverb ("formerly") and a noun ("former holder" of some office or position), both 1530s, from Latin quondam (adv.) "formerly, at some time, at one time; once in a while," from quom, cum "when, as" (see who) + demonstrative ending -dam.

双语例句


1. Structure of quondam long - canister discharging - fluid valve is analysed and ameliorated and its and cost is lowered.
对原长筒放料阀结构从其结构及成本两个方面进行分析和改进,使阀门更轻巧,更经济,满足了用户的要求.

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英英释意


1. belonging to some prior time;
"erstwhile friend"
"our former glory"
"the once capital of the state"
"her quondam lover"
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