Scandinavian masc. proper name, popular with early kings, the first to use it was Magnus I, king of Norway and Denmark (d.1047), who evidently took it in emulation of Charlemagne (Latin Carolus Magnus) under the impression that magnus (Latin, literally "great;" see magnate) was a personal name.
双语例句
1. Magnus's army was gradually pushed back into a defensive circle.
马格努斯的军队被迫逐步撤回防守圈.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. Magnus Derrick had formally and definitely refused his adherence to the scheme.
曼克奈斯·台力克正式干脆表示,不愿跟这活动有什么关系.
来自辞典例句
3. He assured Magnus that he would be on hand.
他跟曼克奈斯说,他到时候一定出席.
来自辞典例句
4. It might be as well to consult Magnus and Mrs. Derrick.
还是找曼克奈斯和台力克太太去商量吧.
来自辞典例句
5. Magnus kept to himself seeing no visitors avoiding even his family.
