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morley

UK //ˈmɔːli//US //ˈmɔːrli//

词源

源自古英语,可能由 'mor'(沼泽)和 'leah'(空地)组成,意为“沼泽边的空地”。

noun

❶ Morley 通常指姓氏或地名,在英国和北美较为常见。作为姓氏时,可能源自古英语,意为“沼泽边的空地”。

“John Morley was a famous British politician in the 19th century.”

(约翰·莫利是19世纪英国著名的政治家。)

“The Morley family has lived in this town for generations.”

(莫利家族世代居住在这个小镇。)

同义词:surname, place name

常见短语

Morley Street — 指以莫利命名的街道,常见于英国或北美的一些城镇。

“The café is located on Morley Street, just a few blocks from here.”

(这家咖啡馆位于莫利街,离这里只有几个街区。)