mid-14c. (as empyre), probably via Medieval Latin empyreus, from Greek empyros "fiery," from assimilated form of en (see en- (2)) + pyr "fire," from PIE root *pa?wr- "fire" (see fire (n.)). As an adjective in English from early 15c. The etymological sense is "formed of pure fire or light." In ancient Greek cosmology, the highest heaven, the sphere of pure fire; later baptized with a Christian sense of "abode of God and the angels."
雙語例句
1. Here are some thoughts I about the story The Empyrean.
這是我對(duì)最高天這個(gè)故事的一些想法.
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2. His thoughts floated then serenely in the empyrean.
他的思想這時(shí)會(huì)平靜地飄浮在九天之上.
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3. Nor does falconry soar towards the empyrean and scud in the firmament to demonstrate His almightiness.