great-uncle

英 ['ɡreit,ʌŋkl] 美
  • n. 舅老爷;姑老爷

英文词源


great-uncle (n.)
mid-15c., from great- + uncle.

双语例句


1. It's not about making the amazing saves. It's the little things and small things that made great gatekeepers great.
伟大的门将不是靠神奇的扑救成就,而是靠注重小事和细节成功。(Tim Howard美国国家队门将)

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2. The news will come as a great relief to the French authorities.
这个消息会让法国当局大大松一口气。

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3. She's got a great voice and is singing better than ever.
她的嗓音非常好,现在的唱功比以往任何时候都要好。

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4. From day one he's been a great asset to the company.
从入职第一天开始,他就是公司难得的人才。

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5. He showed great courage by admitting that he is an alcoholic.
他以极大的勇气承认自己酗酒。

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