gens的意思

gens

英式音标[dʒɛnz]
美式英标[dʒenz]

基本解释

n. 氏族；部落；宗族

n. (Gens)人名；(英)金斯；(俄、德、葡)根斯；(法)让斯

英文词源

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).

实用例句

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.

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