a.[Z]
- 和解的;爱好和平的
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their
pacific intentions
他们的和平意向
- 温和的;平静的
- (大写)太平洋的[B]
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n.
- (大写)太平洋[the S]
派生
辨析
adj.
- peaceful in character or intent.
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(Pacific)
relating to the Pacific Ocean.
n.
(
the Pacific)
the Pacific Ocean.
Derivative
Etymology
C16: from Fr. pacifique or L. pacificus ‘peacemaking’, from pax, pac- ‘peace’ The Pacific Ocean takes its name from Ferdinand Magellan's description of its calm waters, reached after he rounded the tip of South America.