英语词源
- Gerald
- masc. proper name, introduced into England by the Normans, from Old French Giralt, from Old High German Gerwald, "spear-wielder," from Proto-Germanic *girald, from *ger "spear" (see gar) + base of waltan "to rule" (cognate with Old English wealdan; see wield). The name often was confused with Gerard.
权威例句
- 1. Amy sat outside in the sun while Gerald despatched his business.
- 埃米坐在外面晒太阳，而杰拉尔德则忙着处理个人事务。
- 2. Gerald was no longer the odds-on favourite to win the contest.
- 杰拉尔德不再是有望赢得比赛的热门人选。
- 3. Sir Gerald made a small noise in his throat.
- 杰拉尔德爵士从喉咙里发出了点儿声音。
- 4. Dr Gerald Jeffers is the guest speaker.
- 杰拉尔德·杰弗斯博士是特邀演讲人。
- 5. Sir Gerald had been nobbled.
- 杰拉尔德爵士已经被收买了。