yeoman

🇺🇸 /ˈjəʊmən/ 🇬🇧 /ˈjəʊmən/
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标签 RARE
noun
R

A person in the past in Britain who owned the land he farmed.

The yeoman worked hard, ensuring his fields were well-tended.

这个自耕农辛勤工作,确保他的田地得到好好照料。

R

A sailor in the United States Navy who does mainly clerical (office) work.

The yeoman prepared all the required documents for the ship's departure.

这个低级军官准备了船只离港所需的所有文件。

translation

n. 自耕农, 文书军士

词形变化

Plural yeomen