1530s, "of or pertaining to Greek philosopher Plato" (429 B.C.E.-c. 347 B.C.E.), from Latin Platonicus, from Greek Platonikos. The name is Greek Platon, properly "broad-shouldered" (from platys "broad;" see plaice (n.)). His original name was Aristocles. The meaning "love free of sensual desire" (1630s), which the word usually carries nowadays, is a Renaissance notion; it is based on Plato's writings in "Symposium" about the kind of interest Socrates took in young men, which originally had no reference to women. Related: Platonically.
双语例句
1. "Our relationship is totally platonic," she stated.
“我们纯属精神恋爱，”她声明道。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Their relationship is strictly platonic.
他们的关系完全是纯友谊。
来自《权威词典》
3. Their friendship remained purely platonic.
他们保持着纯粹的友谊关系.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. She values the platonic friendship she has had with Chris for ten years.
她珍惜自己和克里斯之间长达10年的柏拉图式的友情。
来自柯林斯例句
5. He said that his feelings for her were entirely platonic.
