"wakeman" in Chinese (Simplified)
夜间守卫
Definition
“Wakeman” 指的是中世纪英格兰负责夜间守卫城镇安全的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“wakeman” 是一个历史术语,仅在谈论历史或文学作品时使用,不应用于现代保安。
Examples
The wakeman walked the streets at night.
**夜间守卫**晚上在街上巡逻。
A wakeman kept watch while others slept.
**夜间守卫**在别人睡觉时守夜。
The city needed a wakeman to feel safe.
这座城市需要一名**夜间守卫**来保持安全。
In old times, the wakeman would ring a bell to warn of danger.
在古时,**夜间守卫**会敲铃警告危险。
My favorite novel has a mysterious wakeman who knows everyone's secrets.
我最喜欢的小说里有一个神秘的**夜间守卫**,知道所有人的秘密。
The villagers trusted the wakeman to keep peace during the night.
村民们信任**夜间守卫**在夜间保持和平。