1670s, "of or pertaining to tragedy or dramatic acting," from Greek Thespis, semi-legendary 6c. B.C.E. poet of Icaria in Attica, often called the Father of Greek Tragedy. The literal meaning of the name is "inspired by the gods."
thespian (n.)
"an actor," 1827, from thespian (adj.). Short form thesp is attested from 1962.
实用例句
1. Double rhythms, resounding through the lyric depiction and connecting with each other , indicate the thespian place of mankind and the cognition of the writer to this thespian place.
这双重旋律互为表里, 表明了人类的某种悲剧性处境以及作家对这种悲剧性处境的感受和认识.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. If you enjoy acting in plays , join your school's thespian club.
如果你喜欢戏剧表演，就加入你学校的戏剧社团。
来自辞典例句
3. If you enjoy acting in plays, join your school's thespian club.
如果你喜欢戏剧表演, 就加入你学校的戏剧社团.
来自互联网
4. She enjoys acting in plays and joined the school's thespian club.
