
好词典

源自中古英语 banner + man,最初指持横幅(banner)的士兵。Banner 来自古法语 baniere,与拉丁语 bandum(旗帜)相关。
❶ 指中世纪战争中负责举旗的士兵,象征军队的荣誉与指挥权。现代也用于比喻某事业或组织的代表人物。
“The bannerman rode ahead of the troops, holding the king's standard high.”
(旗手高举国王的旗帜骑行在军队前方。)
“As the company's bannerman, she represented its values at the conference.”
(作为公司的代表人物,她在会议上体现了企业的价值观。)
carry the banner — 比喻成为某种理念或运动的公开支持者,常带有引领或宣传的意味。
“She carried the banner for environmental protection throughout her career.”
(她整个职业生涯都在为环境保护摇旗呐喊。)