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braithwaite

UK //ˈbreɪθweɪt//US //ˈbreɪθweɪt//

词源

源自古英语,可能由 'brād'(宽阔的)和 'þveit'(草地或空地)组合而成,意为'宽阔的草地'。

noun

❶ Braithwaite 是一个英语姓氏,源自英国北部,特别是在坎布里亚郡和约克郡地区较为常见。

“Mr. Braithwaite is our new history teacher.”

(布莱斯怀特先生是我们的新历史老师。)

“The Braithwaite family has lived in this village for generations.”

(布莱斯怀特家族在这个村庄已经生活了好几代。)

同义词:surname, last name, family name

常见短语

Braithwaite Manor — 指名为布莱斯怀特的庄园或宅邸,常见于文学作品或地名中。

“Braithwaite Manor is the setting for the mystery novel.”

(布莱斯怀特庄园是这部悬疑小说的背景设定。)