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源自中古英语'gentil'(高贵的),缩写自'gentleman',受古法语'gentil'(贵族)影响。
❶ 对男士的礼貌称呼,通常指有教养或彬彬有礼的男性,带有英式英语的正式感。
“The old gent tipped his hat as he walked by.”
(那位老先生经过时轻触帽檐致意。)
“A smartly dressed gent asked for directions to the museum.”
(一位衣着得体的绅士询问去博物馆的路。)
old gent — 对老年男性的亲切称呼,常用于非正式场合,带有尊重意味。
“The old gent at the corner shop always gives kids free sweets.”
(街角商店的老先生总给孩子们免费糖果。)