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bayard

UK //ˈbeɪəd//US //ˈbeɪərd//

词源

源自中古法语 'baiard',意为栗色的马,可能与古法语 'bai'(栗色)有关。

noun

❶ 指一种栗色或棕红色的马,通常用于文学作品中描述骏马或战马。

“The knight rode a fiery bayard into battle.”

(骑士骑着一匹烈性的栗色战马冲入战场。)

“Legends speak of a magical bayard that could outrun the wind.”

(传说中有一匹能跑得比风还快的魔法栗色马。)

❶ 在古语或诗歌中,用于指代勇敢无畏的人,常带有赞美的意味。

“He was the bayard of the group, fearless in the face of danger.”

(他是团队中的勇士,面对危险毫无畏惧。)

“The poet called him a bayard for his unwavering courage.”

(诗人称他为无畏的勇士,因为他有着坚定的勇气。)

同义词:chestnut horse, warhorse, hero, champion

常见短语

Bayard of the battlefield — 形容战场上英勇无畏的战士或战马,常用于文学或历史描述中。

“The general was known as the Bayard of the battlefield for his bravery.”

(这位将军因其勇敢被称为战场上的无畏勇士。)