1540s, from Jew + -ish. Old English had Iudeisc; early Middle English used Judewish, Judeish (late 12c.). Figurative use in reference to extortionate money-lending attested by c. 1600.
双语例句
1. Tomorrow night at sundown, the Jewish holiday of Passover begins.
明天晚上太阳下山的时候，犹太人的逾越节便开始了。
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2. Slowly Jewish communities were reconstituted and Jewish life began anew.
渐渐地，犹太社区得到重建，犹太人的生活重新开始。
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3. The matchmaker has been an important member of Jewish communities for centuries.
数世纪以来，媒人一直在犹太人社区扮演着重要角色。
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4. The family were deeply involved in Jewish culture.
