"vail" in Chinese (Traditional)
低頭(古用法)脫帽(舊義)
Definition
'Vail' 是一個古老或罕見的動詞,意思是出於尊重而低下頭或脫下帽子。在現代英語中幾乎不用,僅見於歷史作品。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
極為古老的詞語,只出現在古文學或詩歌中。現代英語幾乎不用,不可與 'veil'(面紗)混淆。歷史文獻常見 'vail your head'(低頭)或 'vail your hat'(脫帽)。
Examples
In the old play, the servant vails his head.
在這部古老的劇本中,僕人**低下**頭。
The gentleman vailed his hat in respect.
那位紳士出於尊重**脫了**帽子。
People would vail when meeting the king.
人們見到國王時會**低頭致敬**。
In Shakespeare's time, you'd be expected to vail your hat indoors.
在莎士比亞時代,人們進屋一般要**脫帽**。
The knight vailed before the queen entered the room.
騎士在女王進門前**低下了頭**。
You won't hear anyone vail their hat today—it's a thing of the past.
現在已經沒人會這樣**脫帽**了——那是過去的事。