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這位Antaeus是古希臘神話中，為大地之母Gaia 和海界之神Poseidon（羅馬名Neptune）之子。
英雄Hercules識破這玄機，角力時就將他高舉離地，
在現在英文中，antaean (發音；an-TEE-uhn)當形容詞用，表示「龐大的」（
from the ground up
• informal completely or complete:they needed a rethink of their doctrine from the ground up
MORE EXAMPLE SENTENCES
- I washed cars during summer and holiday vacations and learned the business from the ground up.
- My family believes in hard work and learning the business from the ground up.
- Too few are willing to pay their dues and learn the business from the ground up.
Idioms: put up
1. Erect, build; also, lift to a higher position. For example, They put up three new houses on our street, or She looks more grownup when she puts up her hair in a bun. [c. 1600]
2. Preserve, can, as in She put up countless jars of jam. [Early 1800s]
3. Nominate, as in Tom put up Peter for president. [Late 1500s]
4. Provide funds, especially in advance, as in They put up nearly a million for the new museum.
5. put someone up. Provide lodgings for, as in We can put you up for the night. [Mid-1700s]
6. Startle game from cover, as in The hunter put up three grouse. [Late 1400s]
7. Offer for sale, as in They had to put up their last antiques. [Early 1700s]
8. Make a display or appearance of, as in They were actually broke but put up a good front. [First half of 1800s]
9. Do well in a contest, as in They put up a good fight. [Late 1800s]
10. Stake money for a bet, as in Each player put up ten dollars. [Mid-1800s]
antaean (an-TEE-uhn)
adjective
1. Very large.
2. Having extraordinary strength.
Etymology
After Antaeus, a giant in Greek mythology. The son of Gaia and Poseidon, he challenged all who came across him to wrestle. He invariably won, because he received strength from his mother, the earth, as long as he was in touch with her. Hercules discovered his secret, lifted him off the ground, and crushed him.
Usage
"The former a rich pastry of layered filo and custard and both will be among the array of Greek cuisine prepared in Antaean-proportioned quantities ..." — Rodney Bosch; Letting the Good Times Roll; Los Angeles Times; Aug 16, 2001.
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