单词 | aegis |
释义 | aegis/ˈiːdʒɪs![]() noun 1 [in singular] The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization: the negotiations were conducted under the aegis of the UN...
Synonyms patronage, sponsorship, backing, protection, shelter, umbrella, charge, keeping, care, supervision, guidance, guardianship, trusteeship, support, agency, safeguarding, defence, protectorship, championship, aid, assistance, guaranty; auspices archaic ward 2(In classical art and mythology) an attribute of Zeus and Athene (or their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) usually represented as a goatskin shield.Here the goddess wears her high-crested helmet, and a himation replaces her aegis over the peplos....
OriginEarly 17th century (denoting armour or a shield, especially that of a god): via Latin from Greek aigis 'shield of Zeus'.
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