gens
英 [dʒen]
美 [dʒen]
- n. 氏族；部落；宗族
- n. (Gens)人名；(英)金斯；(俄、德、葡)根斯；(法)让斯
星级词汇:
英语词源
- gens (n.)
- 1847, in reference to ancient Rome, "tribe, clan, house (of families having a name and certain religious rites in common and a presumed common origin)," from Latin gens (genitive gentis) "race, clan, nation" (see genus).
权威例句
- 1. Such were the rights and privileges of a typical Indian gens.
- 典型的印第安人氏族的职能就是这样.
- 2. Prohibition of marriage within the gens except in the case of heiresses.
- 禁止氏族内部通婚,但和女继承人结婚例外.
- 3. Obligation of mutual protection and help among members of the gens.
- 同氏族人有互相保护和援助的义务.
- 4. The gens also lives on in the " factions. "
- 氏族此外还继续存在于 “ factions〔 “ 帮”〕中.
- 5. Originally to the gens, without a doubt.
- 最初无疑是归氏族所有.