Olympiad的词源

英文词源

Olympiad (n.)

late 14c., "period of four years" (between Olympic games), from Old French olimpiade "period of four years," from Latin Olympiadem, from Greek olympiados, genitive of Olympias (see Olympic). Used by ancient Greeks as a unit in computing time. Revived in modern usage with revival of the games, 1896.

中文词源

Olympiad：奥林匹克运动会

来自希腊语Olympos,奥林匹斯山，古希腊众神所在之所。

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