释义 |
ital·ian I. \ə̇ˈtalyən, chiefly dial or substand or disparaging (ˈ)ī|t-\ noun (-s) Usage: capitalized Etymology: Middle English, from Latin Italia Italy (from Greek Italia) + Middle English -an 1. a. : a native or inhabitant of Italy b. : one that is of Italian descent 2. : the language of the Italians developed from the Vulgar Latin of ancient times II. adjective Usage: usually capitalized 1. a. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Italy b. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Italians 2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Italian language |