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polymath

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++pol·y·math /ˈpɒlɪmæθ $ ˈpɑː-/ noun [countable]  formalKNOW something someone who has a lot of knowledge about many different subjects 博学之士,博学家
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polymathHe is either a polymath or an extremely thorough researcher.His ebullient personality is a vivid reminder of the polymath of past times.
Origin polymath (1600-1700) Greek polymathes having much knowledge, from manthanein to learn
pol·y·math nounChineseSyllable
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polymath
polymath /ˈpɒlɪmæθ $ ˈpɑː-/ noun [countable]
 Date: 1600-1700
 Language: Greek
 Origin: polymathes 'having much knowledge', from manthanein 'to learn'
formal someone who has a lot of knowledge about many different subjects


poly·mathBrE /ˈpɒlimæθ/ 🔊NAmE /ˈpɑːlimæθ/ 🔊 noun (formal, approving) a person who knows a lot about many different subjects 博学家;博学大师