英语词源
- quadrennial (adj.)
- 1650s, "lasting four years;" as "happening once every four years," 1701; from quadri- + ending from biennial, etc. Correct formation would be quadriennial (compare Latin quadriennium "period of four years"). As a noun from 1640s. Related: Quadrennially.
权威例句
- 1. The highlight of international play is the quadrennial world cup competition.
- 其中,每四年一届的世界杯是全球最重要的赛事.
- 2. On the other, it relies entirely on cooperation with governments to stage its quadrennial show.
- 另一方面, 他完全依赖政府的合作以举办四年一度的盛会.
- 3. These days, science and technology play a dominant role in the quadrennial Games.
- 现在, 科技玩一个主导的角色在第四周年游戏.