Ajax
Ajax — noun
1. in ancient Greek mythology, one of the strongest Greek fighters who fought in th
in ancient Greek mythology, one of the strongest Greek fighters who fought in the war against Troy. When the hero Achilles died, Ajax expected to receive his famous armour as a mark of honour, but the Greek leaders gave it to Odysseus instead. Ajax felt so humiliated by this loss of status that he killed himself.
In his history class, Mateo wrote a short essay about Ajax and his role in the Trojan War.
Iker explained how Ajax, deeply dishonoured after losing the contest, took his own life.
Ajax's suicide after losing Achilles' armour to Odysseus
The ancient poem says that Ajax was the second-strongest Greek warrior at Troy, behind only Achilles.
William's teacher showed the class a painting of Ajax sitting alone with his head in his hands before his death.
- Telamonian Ajax
specifies the father to distinguish from the lesser Ajax
- Ajax the Great
used to contrast his strength with Ajax the Lesser
- Ajax the Lesser
the other Ajax, known for speed rather than strength
用法筆記
Often called 'Ajax the Great' or 'Telamonian Ajax' (from his father Telamon, king of Salamis) to distinguish him from the lesser Ajax.
常見錯誤
2. in ancient Greek mythology, a swift Greek warrior who fought at Troy alongside A
in ancient Greek mythology, a swift Greek warrior who fought at Troy alongside Ajax the Great. Unlike his stronger namesake, this Ajax was known for his speed and agility in battle.
Camila learned that Ajax the Lesser was known mainly for being fast rather than strong.
Unlike the famous Ajax, this Ajax was called 'the Lesser' because he was smaller and quicker on his feet.
distinction: Ajax the Lesser known for speed, not strength
The story says that Ajax the Lesser could run faster than any other Greek warrior on the battlefield at Troy.
Anna read that Ajax the Lesser was the son of King Oileus, not King Telamon like the other Ajax.
- Ajax the Locrian
refers to his homeland Locris
- Ajax the Lesser
the standard distinguishing name
- Ajax the Great
the stronger, more famous Ajax hero
用法筆記
Almost always called 'Ajax the Lesser' or 'Ajax the Locrian' to avoid confusion with the far more famous Ajax the Great.
常見錯誤
3. a town in Ontario, Canada, located on the northern shore of Lake Ontario. It was
a town in Ontario, Canada, located on the northern shore of Lake Ontario. It was named after HMS Ajax, a British Royal Navy cruiser that fought at the Battle of the River Plate in 1939.
Vinícius drove from Toronto to Ajax last weekend to visit the Lake Ontario waterfront.
Ajax as a Canadian town on Lake Ontario
Adisa learned that Ajax was named after a British warship from the Battle of the River Plate.
town named after HMS Ajax from the Battle of the River Plate
Quan's cousin moved to Ajax for a job at a chemical plant near the lake.
Amira found a travel guide that described Ajax as a fast-growing town on Lake Ontario.
用法筆記
The town of Ajax took its name from the British warship HMS Ajax (1934), a Leander-class cruiser that fought at the Battle of the River Plate, not directly from the Greek mythological figure.