masc. proper name, also name of an Old Testament angel, from Hebrew Gabhri el, literally "man of God," from gebher "man" + El "God." First element is from base of verb gabhar "was strong" (compare Arabic jabr "strong, young man;" jabbar "tyrant"). Gabriel's hounds (17c.) was a folk explanation for the cacophony of wild geese flying over, hidden by clouds or night.
权威例句
1. Pasadena lies in the foothills of the San Gabriel mountains.
帕萨迪纳坐落于圣加布里埃尔山麓的丘陵地带。
2. She knew that Gabriel was keeping something from her.
她知道加布里埃尔有事瞒着她。
3. Gabriel's watch is shockproof.
加布里埃尔的手表是防震的.
4. SERGEANT GABRIEL , DID YOU ASK HIM IF HE WANTED AN ATTORNEY?
GABRIEL警官, 你问他要不要律师了 吗 ?
5. SERGEANT GABRIEL , DOES THIS PICTURE SPEAK TO YOU?