| 单词 | peter |
| 释义 | peter1[ pee-ter ] / ˈpi tər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR peter ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used without object)to diminish gradually and stop; dwindle to nothing; gradually come to an end (usually followed by out or away): The criticism seems to have petered out.The hearings petered to an inevitable conclusion. to tire; become exhausted (usually followed by out): I began to peter out after walking about 2 miles. Origin of peter1First recorded in 1845–50; origin uncertain Words nearby peterpetechial, petechial hemorrhage, petechiate, peteman, Petén-Itzá, peter, Peter and the Wolf, Peterborough, Peter I, Peter II, Peter III Definition for peter (2 of 4)peter2 [ pee-ter ] / ˈpi tər / noun Slang: Vulgar.penis. Origin of peter2First recorded in 1900–05; generic use of the proper name Definition for peter (3 of 4)peter3 [ pee-ter ] / ˈpi tər / noun Whist.a signal for an echo. Origin of peter3First recorded in 1935–40; from blue peter Definition for peter (4 of 4)Peter [ pee-ter ] / ˈpi tər / nounAlso called Simon Peter. died a.d. 67?, one of the 12 apostles and the reputed author of two of the Epistles. either of these two Epistles in the New Testament, I Peter or II Peter. a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter P. a male given name. Origin of PeterMiddle English; Old English Petrus<Latin <Greek Pétros stone, translation of Syriac kēfā Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for peterBritish Dictionary definitions for peter (1 of 4)peter1 / (ˈpiːtə) / verb(intr; foll by out or away) to fall (off) in volume, intensity, etc, and finally ceasethe cash petered out in three months Word Origin for peterC19: of unknown origin British Dictionary definitions for peter (2 of 4)peter2 / (ˈpiːtə) bridge whist / verb (intr)to play a high card before a low one in a suit, usually a conventional signal of a doubleton holding or of strength in that suit nounthe act of petering Word Origin for peterC20: perhaps a special use of peter 1 (to fall off in power) British Dictionary definitions for peter (3 of 4)peter3 / (ˈpiːtə) / noun slanga safe, till, or cash box a prison cell the witness box in a courtroom mainly US a slang word for penis Word Origin for peterC17 (meaning a case): from the name Peter British Dictionary definitions for peter (4 of 4)Peter / (ˈpiːtə) / noun New TestamentSaint. Also called: Simon Peter. died ?67 ad, a fisherman of Bethsaida, who became leader of the apostles and is regarded by Roman Catholics as the first pope; probably martyred at Rome. Feast day: June 29 or Jan 18 either of two epistles traditionally ascribed to Peter (in full The First Epistle and The Second Epistle of Peter) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for peterPeter Chief among the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, he was a fisherman, originally named Simon (and often called Simon Peter). Jesus gave him the name Rock, of which “Peter” is a translation. Peter showed great faith but also exhibited great failings (see Get thee behind me, Satan). In the frightening hours before the Crucifixion, Peter three times denied being a follower of Jesus, just as Jesus had predicted he would. Nevertheless, Peter went on to become the leader of the early Christians (see also Christian) (see Pentecost), thus fulfilling another prophecy of Jesus, who had said of Peter, “Upon this rock I will build my church.... And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven.” notes for PeterPeter is often depicted holding keys. Roman Catholics maintain a number of traditions about Peter: that he was the first of the popes, for example, and that he was martyred at Rome by being crucified upside down, because he refused to be crucified as Jesus had been. notes for PeterThe great church of the Vatican, Saint Peter's Basilica, was later built on what was believed to be the site of his burial. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. |
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