英语词源
- William
- masc. proper name, from Old North French Willaume, Norman form of French Guillaume, of Germanic origin (cognates: Old High German Willahelm, German Wilhelm), from willio "will" (see will (n.)) + helma "helmet," from Proto-Germanic *helmaz "protective covering" (see helm (n.2)). After the Conquest, the most popular given name in England until supplanted by John.
权威例句
- 1. He despised William Pitt, notwithstanding the similar views they both held.
- 尽管他和威廉·皮特看法相似，却瞧不起他。
- 2. William joined forces with businessman Nicholas Court to launch the new vehicle.
- 威廉和企业家尼古拉斯·考特联手推出这款新车。
- 3. William was a man of discernment, with an eye for quality.
- 威廉是个有鉴赏力的人，对于品质的优劣很有眼光。
- 4. Waiting to hear from you, Yours sincerely, William Faulkner.
- 盼复，您的诚挚的，威廉·福克纳
- 5. "I hate going into stores."— 'Same here.' said William.
- “我讨厌进商店。”——“我也一样，”威廉说。