major-domo

中文词源


major-domo 总管

来自拉丁语major domus,一家之主,王室管家,来自major,主要的,domus,家,住所,词源同domicile.引申词义总管。

英文词源


major-domo (n.)
1580s, via Italian maggiordomo or Spanish mayordomo, from Medieval Latin major domus "chief of the household," also "mayor of the palace" under the Merovingians, from Latin major "greater" (see major (adj.)) + genitive of domus "house" (see domestic).

双语例句


1. The seven major industrial countries will have their yearly meeting in London.
7个主要工业国家将在伦敦举行一年一度的会议。

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2. He said the issue was not a major irritant.
他说那个问题不是什么大问题。

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3. The rail strike is causing major disruptions at the country's ports.
铁路罢工使该国港口陷入了一片混乱。

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4. The UN would play a major role in monitoring a ceasefire.
联合国在监督停火方面会发挥重要作用。

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5. His pitching was a legend among major league hitters.
他的投球在大联盟的击球员中是个传奇。

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