joseph
joseph — 名詞
1. 美洲原住民內茲珀斯族（Nez Percé）的領袖，19世紀率領族人抵抗美國政府強制遷移至保留區的政策。他在1877年投降時發表的演說「我將永不戰鬥」廣為人知。
內茲珀斯酋長
19世紀北美原住民內茲珀斯族領袖
美洲原住民內茲珀斯族（Nez Percé）的領袖，19世紀率領族人抵抗美國政府強制遷移至保留區的政策。他在1877年投降時發表的演說「我將永不戰鬥」廣為人知。
Our history class studied Chief Joseph's famous surrender speech from 1877.
我們的歷史課研讀了 Chief Joseph 在 1877 年著名的投降演說。
collocation: surrender speech
The museum exhibit about the Nez Percé war features Chief Joseph's story.
博物館內關於內茲珀斯戰爭的展覽介紹了 Chief Joseph 的故事。
A new biography describes how Chief Joseph led his people toward the Canadian border.
一本新傳記描述了 Chief Joseph 如何帶領族人前往加拿大邊境。
Students in Oregon learn about Chief Joseph and his long fight for his homeland.
奧勒岡州的學生學習 Chief Joseph 為保衛家園所做的長期抗爭。
Chief Joseph is remembered as a skilled leader who wanted peace for his people.
Chief Joseph 被後人銘記為一位為族人謀求和平的優秀領袖。
用法筆記
Often used with the title 'Chief' (Chief Joseph) in historical writing. The name refers specifically to the Nez Percé leader, not to any other figure named Joseph.
常見錯誤
2. 聖經創世記中的重要人物，雅各（Jacob）的第十一個兒子。因父親偏愛他而遭兄長嫉妒，被賣到埃及為奴，後來憑藉解夢的能力成為埃及宰相，在飢荒中拯救了家人。
雅各之子
聖經中雅各的兒子，被賣為奴後成為埃及宰相
聖經創世記中的重要人物，雅各（Jacob）的第十一個兒子。因父親偏愛他而遭兄長嫉妒，被賣到埃及為奴，後來憑藉解夢的能力成為埃及宰相，在飢荒中拯救了家人。
The story of Joseph's coat of many colors is well known in Sunday school.
Joseph 那件彩衣的故事在主日學中廣為人知。
collocation: coat of many colors
My grandmother read me the tale of Joseph in Egypt from her old Bible.
我的祖母用她那本舊聖經讀了 Joseph 在埃及的故事給我聽。
In the Bible, Joseph forgives his brothers who sold him into slavery years earlier.
聖經中，Joseph 原諒了多年前將他賣為奴隸的兄長們。
The teacher explained how Joseph became an important leader in ancient Egypt.
老師解釋了 Joseph 如何在古埃及成為一位重要的領袖。
Many Renaissance paintings show Joseph being sold by his brothers to passing traders.
許多文藝復興時期的畫作描繪 Joseph 被兄長賣給路過的商人。
用法筆記
This sense refers to the Old Testament patriarch. Distinguish from the New Testament Joseph (sense 3), who was Mary's husband. The Old Testament Joseph is known for his 'coat of many colors' and his role in Egypt.
常見錯誤
3. 聖經新約中的人物，耶穌的母親馬利亞（Mary）的丈夫。職業為木匠，在耶穌童年時期撫養他長大，在基督教聖誕故事中占有重要地位。
耶穌養父
聖經中馬利亞的丈夫，耶穌的撫養者
聖經新約中的人物，耶穌的母親馬利亞（Mary）的丈夫。職業為木匠，在耶穌童年時期撫養他長大，在基督教聖誕故事中占有重要地位。
The Christmas play includes a character named Joseph, the carpenter from Nazareth.
聖誕話劇中有一個名叫 Joseph 的角色，他是來自拿撒勒的木匠。
According to the Gospels, Joseph took Mary and the baby Jesus to Egypt for safety.
根據福音書記載，Joseph 帶著馬利亞和嬰兒耶穌逃往埃及避難。
pattern: took + [person] + to [place]
Children at church often dress up as Joseph in the Nativity scene each December.
每年十二月，教堂的孩子們經常裝扮成聖誕場景中的 Joseph。
In Christian tradition, Joseph is known as a kind and righteous guardian of his family.
在基督教傳統中，Joseph 被視為一位善良正直的家人守護者。
The Gospel of Matthew describes an angel visiting Joseph in a dream.
馬太福音描述了一位天使在夢中向 Joseph 顯現。
用法筆記
Appears most often in Christmas-related contexts. This is a New Testament figure; do not confuse with the Old Testament Joseph (sense 2). He is sometimes called 'Saint Joseph' in Catholic tradition.
常見錯誤
4. 18世紀歐洲女性穿著的一種長斗篷或外套，通常由絲綢、緞子或羊毛製成，在當時的正式場合中相當流行。
長斗篷
18世紀女性穿的長外套
18世紀歐洲女性穿著的一種長斗篷或外套，通常由絲綢、緞子或羊毛製成，在當時的正式場合中相當流行。
Women in the 1700s wore a joseph over their dresses for extra warmth.
18 世紀的女性會在洋裝外披一件 joseph 來保暖。
The costume designer found an original joseph from eighteenth-century France.
服裝設計師找到了一件來自 18 世紀法國的原始 joseph。
Historical reenactors wear a joseph made of silk or fine wool at the festival.
歷史重演者在活動中穿著絲綢或細羊毛製成的 joseph。
The museum displayed a burgundy joseph worn by a wealthy merchant's wife.
博物館展示了一件富商妻子穿過的酒紅色 joseph。
Fashion historians study how the joseph evolved from a riding coat into a formal cloak.
時尚史學家研究 joseph 如何從騎馬外套演變為正式斗篷。
用法筆記
This countable noun is usually written in lowercase (joseph). It is an archaic fashion term rarely used outside historical or costume contexts.