| 释义 |
Adamless, a.|ˈædəmlɪs|
[f. Adam n.1 + -less.]
In phr. Adamless Eden: designating a situation or way of life from which men are absent or excluded and which is regarded, often iron., as a variety of paradise.
See also the earlier Adamic Eden in quot. 1839 s.v. Adamic a.
1883Sat. Rev. 23 June 795/2 It is not every young lady even in China, who desires to live in an Adamless Eden. 1895Daily News 18 May 7/2 Only two males—a couple of professional players to strengthen the double basses—invaded this otherwise Adamless Eden; but an excellent performance testified to the fact that the ladies had spared no pains at preliminary rehearsals. 1936O. Nash Primrose Path 218 Lonely Eve in an Adamless Eden. 1995P. A. Palmieri title In Adamless Eden. The community of women faculty at Wellesley. |