ancient city of Egypt, from Greek form of Egyptian Mennefer, literally "his beauty," from men "his" + nefer "beauty" (as in Queen Nefertiti, literally "Beauty has Come"). A reference to pharaoh Pepi I (24c. B.C.E.). The city in Tennessee, U.S., was so named 1826 for obscure reasons. Related: Memphian (1590s); Memphitic (1580s).
实用例句
1. The city of Memphis is promoting a populist approach to culture.
孟菲斯市在推行文化的民粹主义道路。
来自柯林斯例句
2. My uncle was the mayor of Memphis.
我伯父是孟菲斯市市长。
来自柯林斯例句
3. " I used to know a Bill Biloxi from Memphis, " I remarked.
“ 我从前也认识一个孟菲斯人叫比尔-毕洛克西. ” 我说.
来自英汉文学 - 盖茨比
4. It was a big river, below Memphis ; banks brimming full, everywhere.