| 单词 | seraglio |
| 释义 | seraglio (once / 6892 pages) n A seraglio refers to the apartments or rooms where a group of Turkish Muslim women live together, especially if they are a man's wives and concubines. In other words, a seraglio is a harem. Thanks to Mozart's opera "The Abduction from the Seraglio," this word will always retain a slot in English — despite its being merely an Italian loan from an originally Turkish word meaning "Muslim women's quarters." "The Heist from the Harem" might have been just as good a translation of Mozart's title, but it somehow lacks the dignity we associate with grand opera. WORD FAMILYseraglio: seraglios USAGE EXAMPLESIt isn’t exactly Turkish music; it’s a little bit like the music from “The Abduction From the Seraglio.” Los Angeles Times(Nov 23, 2016) Opera's first performances of Mozart's "The Abduction From the Seraglio" in 21 years. Los Angeles Times(Jan 25, 2016) If this performance is any indication, his turn next season as Belmonte in Mozart’s “The Abduction From the Seraglio” will be one to watch. New York Times(May 04, 2015) n living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household Syn|Hyper hareem, harem, serail living quarters, quarters housing available for people to live in |
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