英语词汇“epigraph”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

An epigraph is an engraved inscription on a building or statue, or a quotation at the beginning of a piece of writing.

If you look on the U.S. government minted coins in your pocket, you'll see the epigraph "In God We Trust." Epigraph comes from the Greek roots epi- ("on") and graphein ("write"), a root you'll recognize from autograph, graphite, graphic novel, and lots of other familiar words that have to do with writing or drawing.

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epigram / epigraph

An epigram is a little poem or clever statement, but an epigraph is a specific kind of epigram: a witty statement that's inscribed somewhere, such as on a building or at the beginning of a chapter or book.

Epigrams are short and often catchy, and sometimes a little sassy. Wits like Dorothy Parker and Mark Twain were masters of the epigram:

The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth and sharpen my tongue. (Dorothy Parker)

Censorship is telling a man he can't eat steak because a baby can't chew it. (Mark Twain)

An epigraph is a kind of epigram, but it's written on an object, like a coin, a building, or a book. An epigraph often comes at the start of a novel or short story, and gives the reader a little hint about what's to come:

A good epigraph should be more than mere adornment. (Guardian)

The epigraph to Shelley's novel is the fallen Adam's complaint to God in Book X of Paradise Lost. (Independent)

"Stop! It is here, the empire of death,'' reads an epigraph from poet Jacques Delille that has marked the Catacombs' entrance since they opened to the public in the 19th century. (Globe)

An epigram is a funny little remark or poem — you could get one by telegram! But an epigraph reminds you of your graphite pencil, because it's always written down.

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epigraph: epigraphs

USAGE EXAMPLES

“I’m not sure I believe in beginnings and endings,” Adams murmurs, handing the audience an epigraph and a clue.

The New Yorker(Nov 16, 2016)

Well, a dead man can deliver a novel’s epigraph, and maybe that’s the one for “Presumptive.”

The New Yorker(Oct 24, 2016)

The rhythm of this exchange is so concise and barbed that it reads like an epigraph.

The New Yorker(Oct 20, 2016)

1n a quotation at the beginning of some piece of writing

Hyper

citation, quotation, quote

a passage or expression that is quoted or cited

2n an engraved inscription

Hyper

inscription, lettering

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

单词	epigraph
释义	epigraph (once / 43776 pages) n An epigraph is an engraved inscription on a building or statue, or a quotation at the beginning of a piece of writing. If you look on the U.S. government minted coins in your pocket, you'll see the epigraph "In God We Trust." Epigraph comes from the Greek roots epi- ("on") and graphein ("write"), a root you'll recognize from autograph, graphite, graphic novel, and lots of other familiar words that have to do with writing or drawing. CHOOSE YOUR WORDS epigram / epigraph An epigram is a little poem or clever statement, but an epigraph is a specific kind of epigram: a witty statement that's inscribed somewhere, such as on a building or at the beginning of a chapter or book. Epigrams are short and often catchy, and sometimes a little sassy. Wits like Dorothy Parker and Mark Twain were masters of the epigram: The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth and sharpen my tongue. (Dorothy Parker) Censorship is telling a man he can't eat steak because a baby can't chew it. (Mark Twain) An epigraph is a kind of epigram, but it's written on an object, like a coin, a building, or a book. An epigraph often comes at the start of a novel or short story, and gives the reader a little hint about what's to come: A good epigraph should be more than mere adornment. (Guardian) The epigraph to Shelley's novel is the fallen Adam's complaint to God in Book X of Paradise Lost. (Independent) "Stop! It is here, the empire of death,'' reads an epigraph from poet Jacques Delille that has marked the Catacombs' entrance since they opened to the public in the 19th century. (Globe) An epigram is a funny little remark or poem — you could get one by telegram! But an epigraph reminds you of your graphite pencil, because it's always written down. WORD FAMILY epigraph: epigraphs USAGE EXAMPLES “I’m not sure I believe in beginnings and endings,” Adams murmurs, handing the audience an epigraph and a clue. The New Yorker(Nov 16, 2016) Well, a dead man can deliver a novel’s epigraph, and maybe that’s the one for “Presumptive.” The New Yorker(Oct 24, 2016) The rhythm of this exchange is so concise and barbed that it reads like an epigraph. The New Yorker(Oct 20, 2016) 1n a quotation at the beginning of some piece of writing Hyper citation, quotation, quote a passage or expression that is quoted or cited 2n an engraved inscription Hyper inscription, lettering letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
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