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highwayman是什么意思

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n. 拦路强盗;公路响马

中文词源

highwayman 拦路抢劫

highway,公路,man,人。即公路干道上抢劫的人,原指骑马的马匪。

英文词源

highwayman (n.)
"one who travels the highways with intent to rob people" (often on horseback and thus contrasted to a footpad), 1640s, from highway + man.

实用例句

1. The highwayman forced each of the travelers to kick over 20 pounds.
拦路强盗向每个旅行者勒索20英镑.来自《简明英汉词典》
2. It is said that at one time a highwayman lived in the house.
据说从前某个时候,有个拦路强盗在这栋房子里住过.来自《简明英汉词典》
3. Gethings of the San Pablo had taken a shot at a highwayman.
圣巴勃罗的葛里斯对一个剪径大盗打过一枪.来自辞典例句
4. A highwayman robbed him of his money.
强盗抢了他的钱.来自辞典例句
5. The highwayman came riding, up to the old inn - door.
强盗纵马而来, 来到这古老的小客栈门前.来自互联网

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