codex

US /ˈkoʊ.deks/
UK /ˈkoʊ.deks/
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1.

手抄本, 古籍

an ancient manuscript text in book form, typically used for religious or historical texts

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The ancient codex contained rare biblical texts.
这本古老的手抄本包含稀有的圣经文本。
Scholars are studying the newly discovered Mayan codex.
学者们正在研究新发现的玛雅手抄本
2.

法典, 法规

a collection of statutes or laws

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The legal codex outlines the rights of citizens.
法律法典概述了公民的权利。
The new ethical codex was adopted by the medical association.
新的道德规范被医学协会采纳。