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词汇 aegis
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Definition of aegis in English:

aegis

noun ˈiːdʒɪsˈidʒɪs
  • 1in singular The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.

    保护,支持,拥护(某人,某组织)

    the negotiations were conducted under the aegis of the UN

    谈判在联合国的支持下进行。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • We're seeing a joining of the virus, hacker and spam scenes under the aegis of organised crime.
    • It is under the aegis of this unit that co-ordination and funding of development programmes is carried out.
    • The Government gave the green light to the commissioning of a national strategy to be undertaken under the aegis of the Department of Health.
    • The job-creation agency under the aegis of the department is owed a further £10,000.
    • The state's pursuit of energy providers continues, mainly under the aegis of the state Attorney General's Office.
    • Shareholder resolutions fall under the aegis of the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
    • In other words, the apolitical world of globalisation can prosper only under the aegis of a political entity.
    • Supporters of globalism are optimistic that under the aegis of a single government, the world will experience peace.
    • These facilities are hidden in various ways, frequently coming under the aegis of innocuous organizations.
    • The exhumation was carried out under the aegis of the Department of Justice.
    • The woman, if she was currently not employable, was to be supported under the aegis of the family.
    • Funds would be administered by a board under the aegis of the IMF.
    • That piece of evidence is the document produced under the aegis of the UN Security Council.
    • The new commissioners will not be legally autonomous and will remain under the aegis of primary care trusts.
    • The plan was drawn up by the Council, established under the aegis of the Department of Agriculture.
    • He seems to suggest that the preservation of difference will have to be under the aegis of humanism.
    • The exhibition was being held under the aegis of the US Consulate-General and the Indian Institute of Architects.
    • Whereas in 1997, 10 art shows were advertised under the aegis of the festival, all are now excluded.
    • As a quasi-governmental organization, it enjoys protection under the aegis of HM Government.
    • The city rose from one man's vision, under the aegis of patient backing and supporters.
    Synonyms
    patronage, sponsorship, backing, protection, shelter, umbrella, charge, keeping, care, supervision, guidance, guardianship, trusteeship, support, agency, safeguarding, defence, protectorship, championship, aid, assistance, guaranty
    auspices
    archaic ward
  • 2(in classical art and mythology) an attribute of Zeus and Athene (or their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) usually represented as a goatskin shield.

    (古典艺术和神话)神盾,宙斯盾,羊皮盾(宙斯和雅典娜或罗马主神朱庇特和密涅瓦的象征标志)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • That's why he let her use his insignia: the terrible shield, the aegis and his devastating weapon, the ray.
    • Athena wears her high-crested Attic helmet, a colorful and embroidered peplos, and her aegis.
    • He bears the aegis, his bird is the eagle and his tree is the oak.
    • On the side of the man in the aegis, gold light swathed the area behind him on his side of the battle.
    • Here the goddess wears her high-crested helmet, and a himation replaces her aegis over the peplos.

Origin

Early 17th century (denoting armour or a shield, especially that of a god): via Latin from Greek aigis 'shield of Zeus'.

  • An aegis was originally a piece of armour or a shield, especially that of a god. The word came into English via Latin from Greek aigis ‘shield of Zeus’. It is now often used in the phrase under the aegis of meaning ‘under the protection of’.

Definition of aegis in US English:

aegis

nounˈējisˈidʒɪs
  • 1The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.

    保护,支持,拥护(某人,某组织)

    negotiations were conducted under the aegis of the UN

    谈判在联合国的支持下进行。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The Government gave the green light to the commissioning of a national strategy to be undertaken under the aegis of the Department of Health.
    • Whereas in 1997, 10 art shows were advertised under the aegis of the festival, all are now excluded.
    • The state's pursuit of energy providers continues, mainly under the aegis of the state Attorney General's Office.
    • That piece of evidence is the document produced under the aegis of the UN Security Council.
    • The new commissioners will not be legally autonomous and will remain under the aegis of primary care trusts.
    • The plan was drawn up by the Council, established under the aegis of the Department of Agriculture.
    • The job-creation agency under the aegis of the department is owed a further £10,000.
    • These facilities are hidden in various ways, frequently coming under the aegis of innocuous organizations.
    • He seems to suggest that the preservation of difference will have to be under the aegis of humanism.
    • The exhumation was carried out under the aegis of the Department of Justice.
    • As a quasi-governmental organization, it enjoys protection under the aegis of HM Government.
    • Supporters of globalism are optimistic that under the aegis of a single government, the world will experience peace.
    • Funds would be administered by a board under the aegis of the IMF.
    • The woman, if she was currently not employable, was to be supported under the aegis of the family.
    • In other words, the apolitical world of globalisation can prosper only under the aegis of a political entity.
    • The exhibition was being held under the aegis of the US Consulate-General and the Indian Institute of Architects.
    • The city rose from one man's vision, under the aegis of patient backing and supporters.
    • We're seeing a joining of the virus, hacker and spam scenes under the aegis of organised crime.
    • Shareholder resolutions fall under the aegis of the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
    • It is under the aegis of this unit that co-ordination and funding of development programmes is carried out.
    Synonyms
    patronage, sponsorship, backing, protection, shelter, umbrella, charge, keeping, care, supervision, guidance, guardianship, trusteeship, support, agency, safeguarding, defence, protectorship, championship, aid, assistance, guaranty
    1. 1.1 (in classical art and mythology) an attribute of Zeus and Athena (or their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) usually represented as a goatskin shield.
      (古典艺术和神话)神盾,宙斯盾,羊皮盾(宙斯和雅典娜或罗马主神朱庇特和密涅瓦的象征标志)
      Example sentencesExamples
      • On the side of the man in the aegis, gold light swathed the area behind him on his side of the battle.
      • That's why he let her use his insignia: the terrible shield, the aegis and his devastating weapon, the ray.
      • Athena wears her high-crested Attic helmet, a colorful and embroidered peplos, and her aegis.
      • He bears the aegis, his bird is the eagle and his tree is the oak.
      • Here the goddess wears her high-crested helmet, and a himation replaces her aegis over the peplos.

Origin

Early 17th century (denoting armor or a shield, especially that of a god): via Latin from Greek aigis ‘shield of Zeus’.

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