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"footman" in Chinese (Simplified)

男仆脚夫(贵族府邸的仆人)

Definition

男仆是指在有钱人家或宫殿里工作的男性仆人,通常负责端菜、开门等工作。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是历史性或文学性用语,现在日常生活中很少用。常见于关于贵族的故事或影视作品。不要与“步兵(foot soldier)”混淆,复数为“footmen”。

Examples

The footman opened the door for the guests.

**男仆**为客人开了门。

A footman served tea in the grand dining hall.

在豪华的餐厅里,**男仆**端上了茶。

Each footman wore a uniform and white gloves.

每位**男仆**都穿着制服和白手套。

In old English movies, you'll often see a footman standing by the dining table.

在老英国电影里,你常会看到**男仆**站在餐桌旁。

The footman quietly waited until everyone finished eating.

**男仆**静静地等到大家吃完饭。

She joked she needed a footman to carry her shopping bags.

她开玩笑说需要一个**男仆**来提购物袋。