fellow
含义: A man or boy; someone who shares an activity; an academic member
Fellow refers to a man or boy, or someone who shares a particular activity or situation with others. In British English, it's a common informal way to refer to a man, and in academic contexts it denotes a member of a learned society or college.
例句
- He seems like a decent fellow. 他看起来是个正派的人。Parece un tipo decente.彼はまともな男のようです。그는 괜찮은 사람인 것 같습니다.
- She chatted with her fellow passengers on the train. 她和火车上的同行乘客聊天。Ella charló con sus compañeros de viaje en el tren.彼女は電車で同乗者たちとおしゃべりしました。그녀는 기차에서 동승자들과 이야기를 나눴습니다.
- He was elected as a fellow of the Royal Society. 他被选为皇家学会会员。Fue elegido miembro de la Royal Society.彼は王立協会のフェローに選出されました。그는 왕립학회의 펠로로 선출되었습니다.
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old English 'fēolaga' meaning 'a partner', from Old Norse 'félagi' (partner), literally 'fee-layer' — one who lays down money in a joint venture, from 'fé' (money, cattle) and 'lag' (a laying down).
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
From Old Norse 'félagi' meaning 'partner' or 'one who lays down money in a joint venture'. Vikings used it for business partners who pooled resources, and the word evolved to mean any companion or associate.
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