philippic
/fɪˈlɪpɪk/
词源链
- 英语English
philippic
词源说明
From Latin philippicus, from Ancient Greek φιλιππικός (philippikós), from Φίλιππος (Phílippos, “lover of horses”), from φίλος (phílos, “loving”) + ἵππος (híppos, “horse”).
释义
名词noun
- 1Any of the discourses of Demosthenes against Philip II of Macedon, defending the liberty of Athens.
- 2by extensionAny tirade or declamation full of bitter condemnation.