英语词汇pirates的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	pirates
词源	pirates. Pirates, who have been so called since the 14th century, take their name from the Latin pirata, meaning “to at- tack.” They are sea raiders who operate without any authoriza- tion except that of their own greed. See buccaneer; pittsburgh pirates; privateer; swash-buckler; walk the plank.
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