Merry men Meaning in English
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释义
A traditional expression referring to a group of cheerful men, most famously used for Robin Hood's loyal companions in stories and legends.
用法与细微差别
Most commonly known from the phrase 'Robin Hood and his merry men.' Used mainly in historical or fairy tale contexts, it is rarely used in modern everyday speech. The term suggests loyal, playful companions, not simply any happy group of men.
例句
Robin Hood and his merry men lived in Sherwood Forest.
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The story tells of brave adventures of the merry men.
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Little John was one of the merry men.
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Whenever you hear about the merry men, you know it's a Robin Hood tale.
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The kids dressed up as the merry men for the school play.
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He joked that his group of hikers were like the merry men—always ready for fun and adventure.
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