pithos

pithos

美 ['pɪθɒs] 　英 ['pɪθɒs]

• 网络大口陶瓷坛；陶缸；皮索斯

词形变化

复数：pithoi  

英汉解释

n.	1. a large ceramic jar used in ancient Greece for storing oil or grain

例句

This earthen tub, called a pithos, and formerly been used for holding wine or oil for the sacrifices at the temple.

这个陶制的大坛叫做圣坛，过去在庙里是用来盛装祭祀用的酒和油的。