单词 | siberian |
释义 | Siberianadj.n. A. adj. Of or belonging to, characteristic of, Siberia. ΘΚΠ the world > the earth > named regions of earth > Russia, the Russian Empire, or the Soviet Union > [adjective] > Siberia > belonging to Siberia Siberian1719 the world > people > nations > native or inhabitant of Asia > native or inhabitant of Russia, the Russian Empire, or the Soviet Union > [adjective] > states or provinces Georgian1585 Balticc1590 Armenic1609 Crimean1679 Siberian1719 Lithuanian1797 White Russian1799 Livonian1824 Ossetan1892 Sibiriak1903 Moldovan1990 the world > the earth > weather and the atmosphere > weather > cold weather > [adjective] > intensely cold, freezing, or frosty winter-coldOE frore1483 Siberian1789 the world > matter > properties of materials > temperature > coldness > [adjective] > very intensely cold ice-coldeOE frostyOE frosty cold?a1430 frore1483 chill-cold1567 frory?1567 frostbiting1593 numb-cold1597 chilling-cold1616 frigidious1630 frigid1639 finger-cold1752 Siberian1789 freezy1827 ice-cool1853 Arctic1876 1719 D. Defoe Farther Adventures Robinson Crusoe 364 A faithful Muscovite Servant, or rather a Siberian Servant. 1789 G. White Let. in Nat. Hist. Selborne 292 The writer..thinks he never before or since has encountered such rugged Siberian weather. 1802 J. Pinkerton Mod. Geogr. I. 317 Russia exchanges her precious Siberian furs for tea, silk, and nankeen. 1802 J. Pinkerton Mod. Geogr. II. 72 The oak, and the hazle,..cannot exist in a Siberian climate. 1890 A. C. Gunter Miss Nobody xv The draughts in the lobbies of this house are simply Siberian. B. n. 1. A native of Siberia. ΘΚΠ the world > people > nations > native or inhabitant of Asia > native or inhabitant of Russia, the Russian Empire, or the Soviet Union > [noun] > states or provinces Albanianc1400 Georgian?a1425 Armenian?1520 Moldave1552 Permian1555 Anatolian1588 Podolian1603 Lithuanian1607 Livonian1652 Zemblan1674 Zemblian1674 Siberian1719 Kurile1764 Crimean1768 Ukrainera1815 Ukrainian1823 Bessarabian1835 Sibiriak1903 Latvian1941 1719 D. Defoe Farther Adventures Robinson Crusoe 370 The Syberian, who was Servant to the young Lord, told us [etc.]. 1782 J. Brown Compend. View Nat. & Revealed Relig. i. ii. 35 The Siberians..cast their newly born infants into rivers. 1854 Orr's Circle Sci., Org. Nat. I. 324 The Arctic Ocean, which washes the sea-board of the Laps and Siberians. 2. plural. Shares in Siberian gold-mines. ΘΚΠ society > trade and finance > stocks and shares > stocks, shares, or bonds > [noun] > share > shares in specific country or industry railway share1822 railroad shares1828 railway stock1836 railroads1848 Canada1868 coalers1878 Mets1886 industrial1887 golds1888 Kaffir1889 electrics1892 rails1893 Westralians1894 kangaroo1896 coppers1899 the junglea1901 electricals1901 Rhodesians1901 diamonds1905 Siberians1906 steels1912 utility1930 properties1964 engineer1976 mining1983 1906 Westm. Gaz. 21 Nov. 11/1 The catalogue of ‘Siberians’ will..be added to in a day or two by the registration of the Kluchi Gold Mines. 3. A Siberian husky. ΘΚΠ the world > animals > mammals > group Unguiculata or clawed mammal > family Canidae > other types of dog > [noun] > Spitz > types of Eskimo dog1774 Eskimo1830 husky1871 elk-hound1878 Malamute1884 schipperke1887 Samoyed1889 skip1895 Eskimo husky1896 laika1905 keeshond1926 Akita1928 Siberian1928 Finnish Spitz1930 Siberian husky1930 1928 N.Y. Times 29 Jan. ii. 1/5 Seppala left the line without a word to his furry, sharp-eared Siberians. 1944 C. Clay Phantom Fur Thieves 137 The Siberian..was originally bred and raised in Siberia, is smaller in size than a huskie, more stockily built, more heavily furred. Compounds C1. In names of animals or birds. a. Siberian cow adj. ΚΠ 1774 O. Goldsmith Hist. Earth III. 32 The zebu, or little African cow, and the grunting, or Siberian cow, are but different races of the bison. Siberian dog n. ΚΠ 1800 G. Shaw Gen. Zool. I. ii. 278 The Siberian Dog (Canis Sibiricus)..may be sub~divided into several races, differing as to strength and size. Siberian husky n. ΘΚΠ the world > animals > mammals > group Unguiculata or clawed mammal > family Canidae > other types of dog > [noun] > Spitz > types of Eskimo dog1774 Eskimo1830 husky1871 elk-hound1878 Malamute1884 schipperke1887 Samoyed1889 skip1895 Eskimo husky1896 laika1905 keeshond1926 Akita1928 Siberian1928 Finnish Spitz1930 Siberian husky1930 1930 Amer. Kennel Gaz. Jan. 26/1 The Siberian huskies are recognized as the ideal dogs for driving. 1930 Amer. Kennel Gaz. Nov. 73/1 The breed of dog known as the Siberian Husky has been recognized by the Stud Book Committee. 1950 J. Hambleton Abitibi Adventure 74 In their equipment was included a two-dog team, made up of Siberian huskies, blue-eyed beauties trained for generations to pull their hearts out and to survive the utmost rigors of the north. 1972 Evening Telegram (St. John's, Newfoundland) 24 June 14/1 Various types of Northern dogs were used including Siberian Huskies. Siberian ibex n. ΚΠ 1827 E. Griffith et al. Cuvier's Animal Kingdom V. 356 The Siberian Ibex, Ibex Alpium Sibiricarum. Siberian rabbit n. ΚΠ 1827 E. Griffith et al. Cuvier's Animal Kingdom III. 90 The Siberian Rabbit (Lepus Tolai). Siberian tiger n. a subspecies of the tiger, Panthera tigris longipilis, found in Manchuria and Siberia, and distinguished by its large size and shaggy fur. ΘΚΠ the world > animals > mammals > group Unguiculata or clawed mammal > family Felidae (feline) > [noun] > genus Panthera > panthera tigris (tiger) > varieties of royal tiger1768 Sumatran tiger1815 royal Bengal1871 Siberian tiger1895 Manchurian tiger1899 Amur tiger1964 1895 R. Lydekker Hand-bk. Carnivora I. 150 A specimen of the Siberian Tiger, apparently the first brought alive to Europe, was exhibited recently in Hagenbeck's menagerie in Amsterdam. 1956 M. L. Taylor Tiger's Claw vii. 59 ‘Can you read the Chinese ideogram on his head?’ he inquired of me. ‘It is wang meaning king. In the north it is believed that only Siberian tigers carry this mark.’ 1978 Times 27 Oct. 32/8 (advt.) Large Siberian tiger skin mounted on red satin, £600. Siberian weasel n. ΚΠ 1800 G. Shaw Gen. Zool. I. ii. 431 Siberian Weesel, Viverra Sibirica. 1827 E. Griffith et al. Cuvier's Animal Kingdom II. 291 The Siberian Weasel, or Chorok.., resembles the Polecat in size, form, and proportions. b. Siberian crane n. ΚΠ 1785 J. Latham Gen. Synopsis Birds III. i. 37 Sibirian Crane..inhabits the vast marshes and lakes in Sibiria. 1829 E. Griffith et al. Cuvier's Animal Kingdom VIII. 331 The Siberian Crane,..Ardea Gigantea. Siberian crow n. ΚΠ 1829 E. Griffith et al. Cuvier's Animal Kingdom VII. 181 Siberian Crow, Corvus Sibiricus. Siberian falcon n. ΚΠ 1781 J. Latham Gen. Synopsis Birds I. i. 113 Siberian Falcon..has the bill and air of a Kestrel. Siberian finch n. ΚΠ 1872 E. Coues Key to N. Amer. Birds 130 Siberian Finch. Dusky purplish; neck above pale yellowish. Siberian fowl n. ΚΠ 1854 L. A. Meall Moubray's Treat. Poultry 177 Russian or Siberian [Fowl]. Siberian grosbeak n. ΚΠ 1781 J. Latham Gen. Synopsis Birds I. i. 124 Sibirian Grosbeak. Siberian hawk n. ΚΠ 1809 G. Shaw Gen. Zool. VII. i. 207 Siberian Hawk. Falco Sibiricus. Siberian ice-pigeon n. ΚΠ 1881 J. C. Lyell Fancy Pigeons 81 The smooth-legged chequered or spangled ones are known in this country as Ural ice, while the rough-legged spangled birds are called Siberian ice [-pigeons]. Siberian jay n. ΚΠ 1781 J. Latham Gen. Synopsis Birds I. i. 391 Siberian Jay..inhabits Siberia; but its manners are totally unknown. Siberian thrush n. ΘΚΠ the world > animals > birds > order Passeriformes (singing) > family Muscicapidae (thrushes, etc.) > subfamily Turdinae > [noun] > genus Zoothera (ground-thrush) White's thrush1836 ground-thrush1855 Siberian thrush1901 1901 Ibis 1 417 Siberian Thrush... The nest was found on the Yenesei River by Mr. Popham in 1895. 1954 D. A. Bannerman Birds Brit. Isles III. 166 There is some reason to suppose that the Siberian thrush..has occurred in Britain. Siberian titmouse n. ΚΠ 1783 J. Latham Gen. Synopsis Birds II. ii. 556 Sibirian Titmouse, La Mesange de Siberie. 1884 E. Coues Key to N. Amer. Birds (ed. 2) iii. 267 Parus cinctus, Siberian Titmouse. Siberian wagtail n. ΚΠ 1884 E. Coues Key to N. Amer. Birds (ed. 2) iii. 284 Motacilla ocularis, Siberian Wagtail. Siberian warbler n. ΚΠ 1783 J. Latham Gen. Synopsis Birds II. i. 456 Sibirian Warbler, Motacilla montanella. C2. In names of plants, trees, or fruits. Siberian barley n. ΚΠ 1831 J. C. Loudon Encycl. Agric. (1857) §5083 The Siberian barley..was introduced to this country in 1768, but is believed to be now lost or merged in the parent species. Siberian cedar n. ΚΠ 1763 J. Bell Trav. from St. Petersburg I. 250 Towards the Baykall lake, are high hills..covered with tall trees; among which are many..Siberian cedars. 1838 J. C. Loudon Arboretum IV. 2275 The Siberian Stone Pine, or Siberian Cedar..—The cones are said to be longer, and the scales larger, than in the Swiss variety. 1967 N. T. Mirov Genus Pinus iii. 233 Russians call P. sibirica ‘Siberian cedar’, which causes a great deal of confusion. 1974 Nomencl. Commerc. Timbers (B.S.I.) 69 ‘Siberian cedar’ (UK)... This name is liable to be confusing and its use should be discontinued. Siberian crab n. (apple) ΚΠ 1767 J. Abercrombie Every Man his Own Gardener (1803) 671/2 The Siberian Crab; the tree dwarfish and the fruit small. 1886 J. Ruskin Præterita II. iv. 142 Nor were all the apples..worth a single dishful of the Siberian crabs of Herne Hill. Siberian elm n. ΚΠ 1904 Outing Oct. 84/2 The English elm and the cork-bark and Siberian elms are also desirable. 1981 Sci. Amer. Aug. 40/3 Many Asian species, such as the Chinese elm..and the Siberian elm.., are comparatively resistant to infection. Siberian harvey n. ΚΠ 1823 J. Badcock Domest. Amusem. 48 Another variety that flourishes well, comes from the Foxley apple and the Siberian harvey. Siberian iris n. ΚΠ 1802 J. Pinkerton Mod. Geogr. II. 72 The black and white hellebore, the Siberian iris. 1882 Garden 3 June 391/3 Other upright-shaped bouquets are of..Siberian Iris. Siberian larch n. ΚΠ 1838 J. C. Loudon Arboretum IV. 2352 The Siberian larch was introduced into England by Messrs. Loddiges..about the end of the last century. 1969 T. H. Everett Living Trees of World iv. 41/1 The Siberian larch.., a close relative of the European larch, grows to 120 feet tall. Siberian larkspur n. ΚΠ 1882 Garden 25 Mar. 201/3 The Siberian Larkspur, with its handsome foliage and tall spikes of dark..flowers. Siberian oat n. ΚΠ 1805 R. W. Dickson Pract. Agric. I. 578 In the Siberian or Tartarian oat the grains are thin and small. 1856 J. C. Morton Cycl. Agric. (new ed.) II. 489/1 Siberian Early White Oat.—This variety is originally from the north of Europe, and was sent to this country in 1839. Siberian pine n. ΚΠ 1831 On Planting (Libr. Useful Knowl.) iii. 34 Pinus Siberica, Siberian pine. 1958 N.Z. Timber Jrnl. Sept. 87/1 Siberian pine: Pinus cembra var. sibirica..and P. koraiensis... Shipped from Vladivostok. Siberian plum n. ΚΠ 1802 J. Pinkerton Mod. Geogr. II. 72 The Siberian plum, and crab,..form thickets of exquisite beauty. Siberian sowthistle n. ΚΠ 1837 P. Keith Bot. Lexicon 204 If the Siberian Sowthistle shuts at night the ensuing day will be fine. Siberian stone pine n. ΚΠ 1831 On Planting (Libr. Useful Knowl.) viii. 125 The Siberian stone or Cembra pine, is a highly ornamental species in England. 1838Siberian stone pine [see Siberian cedar n.]. 1861 R. Bentley Man. Bot. ii. iii. 659 Pinus Cembra, the Siberian Stone Pine, has also edible seeds. 1923 A. Rehder in L. H. Bailey Cultivated Evergreens v. 303 Siberian Stone P[ine]. A form with shorter leaves and larger cones [than Pinus cembra]. 1967 N. T. Mirov Genus Pinus iii. 233 Its ‘common’ English name, ‘Siberian stone pine’, is rather inappropriate. Siberian vetch n. ΚΠ 1763 J. Mills Syst. Pract. Husb. I. 475 Another species of vetch, viz. the Siberian,..bids fair to become, perhaps, the most useful of all for fodder. Siberian wallflower n. ΚΠ 1925 W. Deeping Sorrell & Son xxxvii. 375 A half wild patch of..purple and gold tulips, and burning orange siberian wallflowers. 1933 Jrnl. Royal Hort. Soc. 58 172 The Siberian Wallflower..probably merits that name as little as the one by which it is commonly known. 1979 C. E. L. Phillips New Small Garden x. 137 The slightly later Siberian wallflower..is a glowing orange ball of fire. Siberian wheat n. ΚΠ 1776 Ann. Reg. 1775 150 A field of Siberian wheat..in..Yorkshire. C3. Miscellaneous, as Siberian oil-seed, Siberian plague. ΚΠ 1858 P. L. Simmonds Dict. Trade Products Siberian oil-seed, a local name in Canada for the Camelina sativa, or Gold of pleasure. 1884 Encycl. Brit. XVII. 58/1 Anthrax..is epizootic..in..Siberia, where it is known as the Sibirskaja jaswa (Siberian boil-plague). 1885 Western Daily Press 19 Jan. 7/5 The woolsorters' disease, known also as splenic fever, malignant pustule, and Siberian plague. Derivatives Siˈberianize v. to send to Siberia; to render Siberian in character. ΘΚΠ society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabiting temporarily > exile or state of > exile [verb (transitive)] > to Siberia Siberianize1864 the world > the earth > weather and the atmosphere > weather > cold weather > [verb (transitive)] > make very cold Siberianize1864 1864 Daily Tel. 9 Aug. After a century of Cossacking, bombarding, knouting, and Siberianising. 1880 I. L. Bird Unbeaten Tracks Japan I. 3 The climate of Northern Yezo is Siberianized by the cold current from the Sea of Okotsk. Draft additions December 2016 Siberian Express n. [ < Siberian adj. + express n.1, after the name of the trans-Siberian express (see trans-Siberian adj.)] North American (an informal name for) a surge of extremely cold air which causes rapid falls in temperature and severe wintry weather in central and eastern areas of the United States and Canada.Typically, a Siberian Express is generated by an area of high pressure formed over Siberia between November and March, and is carried over the North Pole and south across Canada by the jet stream before being driven eastwards by winds from the North Pacific. ΚΠ 1982 Associated Press Newswire (Nexis) 16 Jan. A surge of polar cold..blew into the frozen Midwest with paralyzing blizzards Saturday... The cold is coming from the polar regions of Siberia, prompting one meteorlogist to dub it the Siberian Express. 1994 Daily Herald (Chicago) 18 Jan. 1/3 (headline) Siberian Express puts suburbs in deep freeze. 2000 J. D. Cox Weather for Dummies iii. viii. 186 Passage of a Siberian Express can be a dangerous and damaging weather event as it moves deeper south across the United States. 2015 Herald-Sun (Durham, N. Carolina) (Nexis) 1 Mar. d1 Several farmers..have experienced damage on their farms as a result of the Siberian express. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1910; most recently modified version published online June 2022). < adj.n.1719 |
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