| 单词 |
chrestomathy |
| 释义 |
chrestomathy|krɛˈstɒməθɪ| [ad. Gr. χρηστοµάθεια, f. χρηστός useful + -µαθεια learning. Cf. F. chrestomathie.] A collection of choice passages from an author or authors, esp. one compiled to assist in the acquirement of a language.
1832Fraser's Mag. V. 171 The chrestomathy and diamond edition of that living polygot book of man. 1847Dorn (title) Chrestomathy of the Pushtu or Afghan Language. 1854Keightley Mythol. Anc. Gr. & Italy (ed. 3) 439 Fragments of the Chrestomathy of Proclus. 1881Academy No. 452. 14 The texts..have been augmented, and now form a genuine Béarnais chrestomathy. 1883American VI. 10 Omitting some pieces, adding others, and constructing what we may call a Browning chrestomathy. |

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