| 单词 | genius of the place |
| 释义 | > as lemmasgenius of the place e. The essential character or atmosphere of a place; = genius loci n. 2. Chiefly in genius of the place. ΘΚΠ the world > existence and causation > existence > intrinsicality or inherence > character or nature > [noun] > of a locality, institution, or ethos meridian1590 genius loci1605 genius1741 ethos1842 culture1940 corporate culture1961 1741 J. Lawry & H. Heaton in Athenian Lett. I. 59 The richness of her [sc. nature's] dress seems to arise from the genius of the place. 1770 T. Whately Observ. Mod. Gardening 256 In this application, the genius of the place must be particularly considered; to force it is hazardous, and an attempt to contradict it is always unsuccessful. 1823 C. Lamb in London Mag. Oct. 406/1 Is the being shown over a place the same as silently for ourselves detecting the genius of it? 1863 J. H. Burton Book-hunter (ed. 2) 48 In a noble library the visitor is enchained to reverence and courtesy by the genius of the place. 1903 Univ. Virginia Alumni Bull. Oct. 166 The genius of this place is, or ought to be, the spirit of brotherhood in the common pursuit of knowledge. 1991 National Trust Mag. Spring 7/1 Although the income generated by tea-rooms, shops and plant centres is of great importance to the Trust, it is vital that their presence should not be allowed to interfere with ‘the genius of the place’. < as lemmas |
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