"matilda" in Chinese (Simplified)
Definition
一个日耳曼语源的女性名字,意为"战场上的强者"。也因罗尔德·达尔的小说主角而闻名。在澳大利亚英语中,'matilda' 指旅行者携带的行囊。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
三个主要文化参考:(1) 罗尔德·达尔的《玛蒂尔达》——一个有心灵感应力的天才女孩,(2) 'Waltzing Matilda'——澳大利亚非官方国歌,(3) 历史上名叫玛蒂尔达的女王。
Examples
Matilda is one of the most popular characters in children's literature.
**玛蒂尔达**是儿童文学中最受欢迎的角色之一。
'Waltzing Matilda' is Australia's most famous folk song.
'Waltzing **Matilda**'是澳大利亚最著名的民歌。
The name Matilda means 'mighty in battle'.
**玛蒂尔达**这个名字的意思是"战场上的强者"。
The swagman carried his matilda on his back as he wandered through the outback.
流浪汉背着他的**行囊**在内陆地区漫游。
Little Matilda outsmarted the cruel headmistress with nothing but her brilliant mind.
小**玛蒂尔达**仅凭聪明的头脑就智胜了那个残忍的女校长。
Empress Matilda nearly became England's first ruling queen, but was denied the throne by her cousin Stephen.
玛蒂尔达女皇差点成为英格兰第一位女性统治者,但被她的表兄斯蒂芬夺走了王位。