"legislator," 1620s, from Greek Solon, name of early lawgiver of Athens, one of the seven sages. Often, especially in U.S., applied (with perhaps a whiff of sarcasm) by journalists to Congressmen, township supervisors, etc. It also is a useful short headline word.
双语例句
1. Having laid the foundations of material prosperity, Solon turned to the constitution.
在打下物质繁荣的基础后, 梭伦便着手制定宪法.
来自英汉非文学 - 文明史
2. His task done, Solon travelled abroad for ten years.
制订了一系列的改革措施后,梭伦到国外周游了10年.
来自英汉非文学 - 文明史
3. Why do you call on the name of Solon?
你为什么叫梭伦的名字?
来自辞典例句
4. The senate of 400 founded by Solon in ancient athens.
古代雅典由梭伦创建的由400人组成的元老院.
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5. Plato recorded and embellished the story from Solon's grandson Critias the Younger.
