Codex
01
法典, 古代手抄本
an ancient book, written by hand, especially of scriptures, classics, etc.
例子
The museum 's prized exhibit is an illuminated codex from the medieval period, featuring intricately detailed illustrations and calligraphy.
博物馆的珍贵展品是一本中世纪的照明手抄本，其特色是错综复杂的插图和书法。
Scholars spent years deciphering the ancient codex, which contained valuable insights into the religious practices of early civilizations.
学者们花费了数年时间破译这本古代抄本，其中包含了对早期文明宗教实践的宝贵见解。
02
an official, systematically organized list of chemicals, medicines, or other substances, often used as a standard reference
例子
The pharmacist consulted the national codex to verify drug formulations.
The codex lists approved chemicals for use in food production.
