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yeomen

UK //ˈjəʊmən//US //ˈjoʊmən//

词源

源自古英语 gea(土地)+ mann(人),字面意思为土地拥有者。14世纪后特指英格兰社会阶层中的自耕农。

noun

❶ 指英国历史上自耕农阶层的成员,拥有自己的土地并从事耕作,社会地位介于贵族和农民之间。

“The yeomen of medieval England were known for their independence and farming skills.”

(中世纪的英国自耕农以独立性和农耕技术闻名。)

“Many yeomen served as archers in the king's army during wartime.”

(许多自耕农在战争时期作为弓箭手为国王效力。)

❶ 现代用法中可指忠诚可靠、勤勉尽责的助手或下属,尤指在军队或组织中表现优异者。

“The general relied on his yeomen to manage the daily operations of the base.”

(将军依靠他的得力助手管理基地的日常运作。)

“She proved herself to be a yeoman of the company by working overtime consistently.”

(她通过持续加班证明自己是公司的骨干员工。)

同义词:freeholder, bailiff, workhorse, stalwart, mainstay

常见短语

yeoman's service — 指某人提供了非常宝贵或可靠的服务,强调其忠诚和高效。常用于赞赏他人的贡献。

“The volunteer team did yeoman's service in rebuilding the community center after the flood.”

(志愿者团队在洪水后重建社区中心时提供了极其宝贵的服务。)