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yeomanry

UK //ˈjəʊmənri//US //ˈjoʊmənri//

词源

源自中古英语 'yomanry',由 'yeoman'(自耕农)加后缀 '-ry'(表示集体或状态)构成,最早记录于15世纪。

noun

❶ 指历史上英国的自耕农阶层,尤指拥有土地的小农户群体,社会地位介于贵族与佃农之间。

“The yeomanry played a crucial role in medieval English agriculture.”

(自耕农阶层在中世纪英国农业中发挥了关键作用。)

“Many yeomanry families owned their own small farms.”

(许多自耕农家庭拥有自己的小农场。)

❶ 特指英国历史上由自耕农组成的志愿骑兵部队,后发展为地方自卫队。

“The Yeomanry Cavalry was established in the late 18th century.”

(自耕农骑兵部队成立于18世纪末。)

“Members of the yeomanry were often skilled horsemen.”

(自耕农部队的成员通常是熟练的骑手。)

同义词:freeholders, militia, cavalry, farmers, volunteers

常见短语

yeomanry service — 指可靠而忠诚的服务,源自自耕农的勤恳形象。

“He provided yeomanry service to the community for decades.”

(他为社区提供了数十年忠诚可靠的服务。)