"portman" 怎么发音
word
ˈpɔɹtmən
PORT-muhn
ˈpɔːtmən
PAWT-muhn
释义
A 'portman' is an old term for a citizen or official of a town with a port, especially in medieval England. It was used for members of the governing body or officials who managed affairs in such towns.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈpɔɹtmən
英式英语
ˈpɔːtmən
简化发音
美式
PORT-muhn
英式
PAWT-muhn
语境中听
In medieval times, a portman was an important figure in the town.
The portman helped govern the port town.
Each year, new portmen were chosen by the townspeople.
It's rare to hear the word portman outside of history books nowadays.