c. 1200, ancient Italian goddess of the moon, patroness of virginity and hunting, later identified with Greek Artemis, and through her with eastern goddesses such as Diana of Ephesus. The name is explained as *Diwjana, from *diw-yo-, from PIE root *dyeu- "to shine" (see Zeus) in reference to the shining moon, or from dius "godly."
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1. I believe he is most painfully anxious about Diana.
我相信他肯定非常担心黛安娜。
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2. The Sun had captioned a picture of Princess Diana "Princess of Veils"
《太阳报》在黛安娜王妃的一张照片下写了一段说明文字——“披着面纱的王妃”。
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3. Diana took the hint and left them to it.
戴安娜会意,任由他们自己去解决。
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4. Diana is taking the opportunity to wrap up the family presents.
黛安娜利用这个机会将家人的礼物包起来。
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5. "You know who Diana was, Grandfather."— 'So I do!'