"burgess" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈbɝdʒəs

BUR-jis

UK

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.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈbɝdʒəs

英式英语

bˈɜːdʒɛs

简化发音

美式

BUR-jis

英式

BUR-jess

语境中听

The burgess spoke at the town meeting.

In old times, a burgess had special rights.

Each town elected a burgess to Parliament.

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