c. 1200, "skilled magicians, astrologers," from Latin magi, plural of magus "magician, learned magician," from Greek magos, a word used for the Persian learned and priestly class as portrayed in the Bible (said by ancient historians to have been originally the name of a Median tribe), from Old Persian magush "magician" (see magic). Related: Magian.
实用例句
1. The Magi, Bramins, and Druids were bracketed together as men of wisdom.
东方三博士、婆罗门和德鲁伊特都被视为富有智慧的人。来自柯林斯例句
2. The magi brought valuable gifts, but that was not among them.
麦琪带来了宝贵的礼物, 但就是缺少了那件东西.来自英汉文学 - 欧亨利
3. One of his most popular is a Christmas tale called The Gift of the Magi.
其中最为人津津乐道的故事便是《圣诞礼物》.来自常春藤生活英语杂志-2006年1月号
4. According to Herodotus, the Magi were the sacred caste of the Medes.
依照希罗多德所说, 祭司(魔法师)是米提亚人的宗教阶层.来自互联网
5. The Star of Bethlehem has been a sign associated with the Magi.
