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单词 genius loci
释义 genius lo·ci
\-ˈlōˌsī, -ˌsē, -ˌkē\ noun
Etymology: Latin
1. : a tutelary diety or spirit of a place
 < a priest or prophet who serves … the genius lociHibbert Journal >
2. : the cluster of associations identified with a place : pervading spirit
 < whoso hurries unduly will never catch the genius loci of these regions — Norman Douglas >
 < its genius loci … eluded the researchers altogether — Times Literary Supplement >
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