Scandinavian masc. proper name, popular with early kings, the first to use it was Magnus I, king of Norway and Denmark (d.1047), who evidently took it in emulation of Charlemagne (Latin Carolus Magnus) under the impression that magnus (Latin, literally "great;" see magnate) was a personal name.
雙語例句
1. Magnus's army was gradually pushed back into a defensive circle.
馬格努斯的軍隊(duì)被迫逐步撤回防守圈.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
2. Magnus Derrick had formally and definitely refused his adherence to the scheme.
曼克奈斯·臺(tái)力克正式干脆表示,不愿跟這活動(dòng)有什么關(guān)系.
來自辭典例句
3. He assured Magnus that he would be on hand.
他跟曼克奈斯說,他到時(shí)候一定出席.
來自辭典例句
4. It might be as well to consult Magnus and Mrs. Derrick.
還是找曼克奈斯和臺(tái)力克太太去商量吧.
來自辭典例句
5. Magnus kept to himself seeing no visitors avoiding even his family.