alchemist

'ælkimist

n. one who was versed in the practice of alchemy and who sought an elixir of life and a panacea and an alkahest and the philosopher's stone

n. 炼金术士
[化] 炼丹家; 炼金术士

22,616

BNC 频率

22,458

使用频率

alchemist由前缀al-和词根chemistry组成，al-表示“与……相关”，而chemistry意为“化学”。因此，可以理解为“与化学相关的人”，即“炼金术士”。

例句

1. The alchemist tried to turn lead into gold.

这个炼金术士试图把铅变成黄金。

2. In ancient times, many people believed that alchemists could create magical potions.

在古代，许多人相信炼金术士能够创造魔法药水。

3. The story of the alchemist teaches us about the importance of following our dreams.

这个炼金术士的故事教会我们追随梦想的重要性。