from Latin Syria, from Greek Syria, from Syrioi "the Syrians," a name given originally to the Assyrians (Herodotus vii.63), a shortened form of Assyrioi "Assyrians" (see Assyria). Related: Syrian.
权威例句
1. The community's links with Syria date back to biblical times.
这个团体与叙利亚的关系可以追溯到《圣经》时代。
2. The Seljuk dynasty of Syria was founded in 1094.
叙利亚的塞尔柱王朝始建于1094年。
3. In December 1989 Syria renewed diplomatic relations with Egypt.
1989年12月,叙利亚和埃及重新建立了外交关系。
4. Syria will attend only if the negotiations deal with issues of substance.
只有在谈判涉及重大问题时叙利亚才会参加。
5. We are now resuming relations with Syria with immediate effect.