samaritan
US /səˈmer.ə.t̬ən/
UK /səˈmær.ɪ.tən/
名词
1.
撒玛利亚人, 乐于助人者
a charitable or helpful person
示例:
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A good Samaritan stopped to help the stranded motorist.
一位好撒玛利亚人停下来帮助了被困的司机。
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She acted as a Samaritan, offering food and shelter to the homeless.
她像个撒玛利亚人一样,为无家可归者提供食物和住所。
2.
撒玛利亚人
an inhabitant of Samaria in ancient Palestine
示例:
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The historical accounts mention the tension between Jews and Samaritans.
历史记载提到了犹太人和撒玛利亚人之间的紧张关系。
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The ancient city of Samaria was home to the Samaritans.
古代撒玛利亚城是撒玛利亚人的家园。