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hayward

UK //ˈheɪwəd//US //ˈheɪwərd//

词源

源自古英语 'hegeweard',由 'hege'(篱笆)和 'weard'(看守者)组成,字面意思是“篱笆看守者”。

noun

❶ 历史上指负责看管公共围栏或篱笆的官员,主要职责是防止牲畜破坏庄稼或闯入禁地。

“The hayward was responsible for maintaining the village fences.”

(干草看守员负责维护村庄的围栏。)

“In medieval times, the hayward played a crucial role in protecting crops.”

(在中世纪,干草看守员在保护庄稼方面起着关键作用。)

同义词:fence keeper, field warden, pasture guard

常见短语

hayward's duty — 指干草看守员的职责,通常包括维护围栏、防止牲畜入侵以及执行相关法规。

“The hayward's duty was essential for the community's agricultural success.”

(干草看守员的职责对社区的农业成功至关重要。)