martin

英 ['mɑːtɪn] 美 ['mɑrtɪn]
  • n. 紫崖燕

英文词源


martin (n.)
kind of swallow-like bird (Chelidon urbica), 1580s, from Scot. martoune (mid-15c.), from Middle French martin, from the masc. proper name in some sense. Writers in 17c. said it was named for St. Martin of Tours (d. 397 C.E.), whose festival day (Martinmas) is Nov. 11, about the time the birds depart.
Martin
masc. proper name, from Latin Martinus, derivative of Mars (genitive Martis), Roman god of war (see Mars).

双语例句


1. "Ah, Captain Fox," Martin McGuinness said affably. "Nice to see you again."
“啊,福克斯上尉,”马丁·麦吉尼斯亲切地说,“很高兴再次见到您。”

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2. Mr Martin was taken out of his car at gunpoint.
马丁先生被人用枪指着从车里带了出来。

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3. The sand martin is a brown bird with white underneath.
崖沙燕是一种褐羽白腹的鸟。

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4. Martin was thinking of taking legal action against Zuckerman.
马丁在考虑对朱克曼提起诉讼。

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5. Martin's weak cries for help went unheard until 6.40pm yesterday.
直到昨天傍晚6点40分,马丁微弱的呼救声才被人听到。

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