| 词汇 | cato |
| 词源 | Cato. The name of a famous Roman family, their name com- ing from the Latin catus, sagacious. Many of its members were noted for stoicism, austerity, and unbending will. Most Catos, however, were considered “deficient in generosity and in hu- man kindness.” The word catoism, “austerity,” also derives from the Cato family name. |
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