fem. proper name, from Greek Kasandra, Kassandra, daughter of Priam of Troy, seduced by Apollo who gave her the gift of prophecy, but when she betrayed him he amended it so that, though she spoke truth, none would believe her. Used figuratively since 1660s.
The name is of uncertain origin, though the second element looks like a fem. form of Greek andros "of man, male human being." Watkins suggests PIE *(s)kand- "to shine" as source of second element, hence possibly "praise of men."
双语例句
1. "Why don't you borrow your sister's car?" said Cassandra stiffly.
“你为什么不借用你姐姐的车呢？”卡桑德拉生硬地说道。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Would you excuse us for a minute, Cassandra?
卡桑德拉，我们出去一会儿你不介意吧？
来自柯林斯例句
3. Cassandra noticed him because he was good-looking.
