n.verse in the meter used in Greek and Latin poetry consisting of strophes of 4 tetrametric lines; reputedly invented by Alcaeus

同義詞：Alcaic verse

1. The poet chose to write his latest work in Alcaic verse, inspired by the ancient Greeks.
   這位詩(shī)人選擇用阿爾卡伊式的韻文寫(xiě)他的最新作品，受到古希臘人的啟發(fā)。
2. Alcaic stanzas have a rhythmic quality that sets them apart from other forms of poetry.
   阿爾卡伊式的詩(shī)節(jié)具有一種節(jié)奏感，使其與其他形式的詩(shī)歌區(qū)分開(kāi)來(lái)。