Faustian的词源

英文词源

Faustian (adj.)

1870, in reference to Johann Faust (c. 1485-1541), German wandering astrologer and wizard, who was reputed to have sold his soul to the Devil. Fantastic tales of his life were told as early as the late 16c., and he was the hero of dramas by Marlowe and Goethe. The Latinized form of his name, faustus, means "of favorable omen."

中文词源

Faustian：浮士德式的交易或协议方式

源自德国传说中的人物浮士德，他将灵魂出卖给了魔鬼，以换取多年的权力和享乐。后由歌德改编成文学作品，在世界各地广外流传。参照电影《灵魂战车》。

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