gentlefolk

英 [ˈdʒentlfəʊk] 美 [ˈdʒentlfoʊk]

n.  (旧时)出身名门世家的人

BNC.46398



牛津词典

noun

  1. (旧时)出身名门世家的人
    (in the past) people belonging to respected families of the higher social classes

    双语例句

    1. 'Bain't you glad that we've become gentlefolk?'
      我们已经成了有身分的人了,你高兴吗?
    2. Branderton had routed our all villagers for her show of gentlefolk.
      为了显示她的上流人士身份,布兰德顿夫人把全村的人都请来了。
    3. Not all the best wines are produced by the gentlefolk, and what we are search for is the France AOC wine which is full of vigorousness and passion.
      葡萄酒不是出自名门世家的才是最好的,我们为的是寻找一些积极向上、充满激情的法国AOC葡萄酒而来。
    4. You English gentlefolk do not let us share your griefs; you keep them to yourselves
      你们英国上流人士不让我们分担你们的不幸;你们自己承受它们

    英英释义

    noun

    1. people of good family and breeding and high social status