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burghers

UK //ˈbɜːɡəz//US //ˈbɜːrɡərz//

词源

源自中古英语 'burges',来自古法语 'burgeis',最终源于拉丁语 'burgus'(意为“城镇”)。

noun

❶ 指中世纪欧洲城镇中的自由民或市民,通常享有特定权利和特权,是城镇社会的重要成员。

“The burghers of the town gathered to discuss the new tax laws.”

(镇上的市民们聚集在一起讨论新的税法。)

“In medieval times, burghers often formed guilds to protect their interests.”

(在中世纪,市民们常常组成行会来保护他们的利益。)

同义词:citizens, townspeople, freemen

常见短语

burghers of the town — 指某个城镇的市民群体,强调他们在城镇事务中的集体身份和权利。

“The burghers of the town were responsible for electing the mayor.”

(该镇的市民们负责选举市长。)