| 释义 |
Kushan, n. and a.|ˈkʊʃɑːn|
Also Kushana.
A. n. A people originating in central Asia who invaded India and established a powerful dynasty (1st–3rd centuries a.d.) in the North-West; also, a member of this people.
B. adj. Of or pertaining to this people, esp. to the dynasty.
1872Numismatic Chron. New Ser. XII. 182 Some time before the Christian era, the chief of the Kuei-shwang tribe of the great Yuchi..subjected the other four tribes of the nation, and assuming the title of King of the Kuei-shwang, or Kushân, conquered..Ophiana, Kophene, and Parthia. Ibid. 183 The Asiani are evidently the Kushân tribe. 1935[see fire-altar (fire n. B. 5)]. 1935[see Han]. 1948D. Diringer Alphabet vi. 343 More important in the development of Indian writing were the inscriptions of the Kushana kings. 1966F. Stark Rome on Euphrates xi. 261 The Kushans had entered history in the first half of the first century a.d. with their king, Kujula Kadphises. Ibid. 262 This expansion of the young Kushan kingdom occurred while the vigorous policy of Nero and his advisers was making itself felt. 1971Fashion Panorama (Ceylon) July–Sept. 25 On the coins of the Kushanas are depicted the portraits of monarchs like Kaniksha, Huvishka, Kadphises etc. The Kushan rulers are depicted in these portraits as wearing trousers and a coat. 1972Times 25 Oct. 21/7 The shrine emerged as a Mazdaean fire-temple dedicated to the memory of Kanishka, legendary emperor of the Kushan dynasty. |