1580s, from Prometheus + -an. Before the introduction of modern matches (see lucifer), promethean was the name given (early 19c.) to small glass tubes full of sulphuric acid, surrounded by an inflammable mixture, which ignited when pressed and gave off light.
实用例句
1. A Promethean's Azoth ic radiance awakens Pandorans from Dormancy.
活尸的水银辐射会将尸祸从休眠中唤醒.来自互联网
2. Transmutation: A Promethean or Pandoran power.
嬗变术: 活尸或尸祸的特殊能力.来自互联网
3. Mockery: A sort of anti - Lineage of Pandorans, based upon the Lineage of their Promethean creators.
伪系: 属于尸祸的 反 世系, 源于其活尸创造者的世系.来自互联网
4. He offered a lot of Promethean view, show skill of very distinctive investigation and study.
他提出了许多独创性的见解, 表现出很独特的调查研究艺术.来自互联网
5. Promethean : A being animated by Azoth as a result of a unique alchemical process.
