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Teutonic

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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Teu·ton·ic /tjuːˈtɒnɪk $ tuːˈtɑː-/ adjective  1 SANhaving qualities that are thought to be typical of German people 日耳曼人作风的;典型德国人风格的 Teutonic efficiency 日耳曼人的效率2 SANrelating to the ancient German peoples of northwest Europe 〔古代西北欧的〕条顿民族的 Teutonic mythology 条顿神话
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TeutonicThe similarities between Celtic and Teutonic deities are, however, such as to make their cults often indistinguishable.They seem driven by a Teutonic determination to rack up as many airline meals as possible.Their background is Teutonic, ours Celtic, of the Gael.These Teutonic qualities were apparent when he decided to settle in the United States at the age of twenty-five.The Matres Triads of gods are, as we have seen, an important feature in Celtic and Teutonic religion.His primal Teutonic scream captured for all time the collective pain felt by the valued customers of Salomon Brothers.Ammunition, provender, railway lines - all had been provided with Teutonic thoroughness.Its books, however, displayed less than Teutonic thoroughness.
Teu·ton·ic adjectiveChineseSyllable
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Teutonic
Teutonic /tjuːˈtɒnɪk $ tuːˈtɑː-/ adjective
1. having qualities that are thought to be typical of German people:
    Teutonic efficiency
2. relating to the ancient German peoples of northwest Europe:
    Teutonic mythology


Teut·on·icBrE /tjuːˈtɒnɪk/ 🔊NAmE /tuːˈtɑːnɪk/ 🔊 adjective [usually before noun] (informal, often disapproving) showing qualities considered typical of German people 德意志民族特点的;日耳曼人风格的;条顿的The preparations were made with Teutonic thoroughness. 各项准备工作均以日耳曼人缜密的精神完成。🔊🔊