释义 |
pres·ter \ˈprestə(r)\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, venomous snake, scorching whirlwind, from Greek prēstēr venomous snake, scorching whirlwind, neck vein swollen with anger, from prēthein to blow up, swell out, spout, blow into a flame — more at froth 1. obsolete : a venomous snake 2. obsolete : a scorching whirlwind 3. archaic : a neck vein swollen with anger |