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feller

UK //ˈfelər//US //ˈfelər//

词源

源自中古英语 'fella'(伙伴),与古英语 'feolaga'(同伴)同源,后演变为非正式称呼。

noun

❶ 指伐木工人或砍树的人,通常用于非正式场合,有时也泛指从事体力劳动的男性。

“The old feller has been cutting trees in this forest for decades.”

(那位老伐木工在这片森林里砍树已有几十年了。)

“He's a tough feller, working outdoors all year round.”

(他是个硬汉,常年都在户外干活。)

❶ 非正式用语中对男性的称呼,相当于“家伙”或“小伙子”,带有亲切或随意的语气。

“Hey, feller, can you give me a hand with this?”

(嘿,老兄,能帮我搭把手吗?)

“He's a good feller, always ready to help others.”

(他是个好小伙,总乐意帮助别人。)

同义词:logger, woodcutter, guy, fellow, dude

常见短语

old feller — 用来称呼或指代年长的男性,语气可能带有尊重或调侃,视语境而定。

“The old feller at the corner store always has a story to tell.”

(街角商店那位老爷子总有一堆故事可讲。)