释义
n.
a murderer of an important person in a surprise attack for political or religious reasons
暗杀者,刺客。
(Assassin)historical a member of the Nizari branch of Ismaili Muslims at the time of the Crusades, when the newly established sect ruled part of northern Persia (1094—1256). They were renowned as militant fanatics, and were popularly reputed to use hashish before going on murder missions.
〈史〉 阿萨辛派(十字军东征时期伊斯玛仪派穆斯林的尼查尔分支,当时[1094—1256] 新成立的教派统治着波斯北部的部分地区;以好战闻名,一般认为他们在在执行谋杀任务之前会使用大麻麻醉剂)。
词源
"mid 16th cent.: from French, or from medieval Latin assassinus, from Arabic ašīšī ‘hashish-eater’."