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单词 opus magnum
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Definition of opus magnum in English:

opus magnum

noun ˌəʊpəs ˈmaɡnəm
  • A significant achievement; specifically a large and important work of art, music, or literature, especially one regarded as the most important work of a particular artist.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Jonathan Swift (1667–1745), writer and dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin. From classical Latin opus magnum great labour (Caesar, of contending with a storm at sea) from opus work + magnum, neuter of magnus great. Compare magnum est…opus the labour is great, used by Cicero of an orator's material.

Definition of opus magnum in US English:

opus magnum

nounˌəʊpəs ˈmaɡnəm
  • A significant achievement; specifically a large and important work of art, music, or literature, especially one regarded as the most important work of a particular artist.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Jonathan Swift (1667–1745), writer and dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin. From classical Latin opus magnum great labour (Caesar, of contending with a storm at sea) from opus work + magnum, neuter of magnus great. Compare magnum est…opus the labour is great, used by Cicero of an orator's material.

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