"one skilled in working with precious stones," late 14c., from Old French lapidaire (12c.), from Latin lapidarius "stonecutter," originally an adjective "of or working with stone," from lapis (genitive lapidis) "stone." Meaning "a treatise on precious stones" is late 14c. Related: Lapidarist.
lapidary 双语例句
1. The lapidary consider several features of stones before assessing their value.
这位宝石专家在评估宝石的价值之前会考虑几项要点。
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2. In lapidary inscription a man is not upon oath.
在墓志铭中,人是并非经过发誓的.
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3. In lapidary Inscription a man be not upon oath.
在墓志铭中.人是并非经过发誓的.
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