parthian shot的词源

英文词源

Parthian (n.)

1520s, native or inhabitant of Parthia (ancient kingdom northeast of Persia in western Asia), from Old Persian Parthava- "Parthian," dialectal variant of the stem Parsa-, source of Persia.

As an adjective, 1580s. Phrase Parthian shot is in reference to their horsemen, who were expert at racing forward, turning, and shooting arrows backward at the moment of retreat. The exact phrase is attested by 1832; the image itself was in use long before (for example Parthian fight, 1630s).

Or, like the Parthian, I shall flying fight ["Cymbeline," Act I, Scene VII]

中文词源

parthian shot：临走时说的尖刻话；临别时的敌意姿态；回马箭

Parthia是亚州西南部一古代国家，战士善骑射，有时与敌人作战会佯败，敌人追近时，反身放箭射敌，因发生在逃离时，所以后来也做parting shot。

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