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Burgess Meaning in English

word

ˈbɝdʒəs
BUR-jis
bˈɜːdʒɛs
BUR-jess

释义

A burgess was an official in a town or borough, especially a representative in the British Parliament, or simply a full citizen of a town in historical contexts.

用法与细微差别

'Burgess' is now mostly historical and not used in modern conversation except in reference to history or historical fiction. It often appears in British contexts. Do not confuse with 'bourgeois' (social class).

例句

The burgess spoke at the town meeting.

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In old times, a burgess had special rights.

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Each town elected a burgess to Parliament.

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If you read British history, you’ll see the word burgess a lot.

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He traced his family back to a famous burgess from the 1600s.

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Not many people use the word burgess these days outside of history class.

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