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palmer

UK //ˈpɑːmə//US //ˈpɑːmər//

词源

源自拉丁语 'palma'(棕榈树),因朝圣者常携带棕榈叶而得名。

noun

❶ 指中世纪从圣地朝圣归来的人,通常会携带棕榈叶作为标志,象征他们去过圣地。

“The old palmer showed us the palm leaves he brought back from Jerusalem.”

(这位年老的朝圣者向我们展示了他从耶路撒冷带回的棕榈叶。)

“In medieval times, a palmer was easily recognized by his worn clothes and palm branch.”

(在中世纪,朝圣者通常可以通过他们破旧的衣服和棕榈枝辨认出来。)

同义词:pilgrim, wanderer, traveler

常见短语

palmer's staff — 指朝圣者使用的手杖,象征他们的朝圣之旅。

“The palmer's staff was carved with symbols from his journey.”

(朝圣者的手杖上刻有他旅程中的符号。)