masc. proper name, from Old English Eadweard, literally "prosperity-guard," from ead "wealth, prosperity" (see Edith) + weard "guardian" (see ward (n.)). Among the 10 most popular names for boys born in the U.S. every year from 1895 to 1930.
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. "I've got an idea," said Edward to a chorus of groans.
“我想到了一個(gè)辦法，”愛(ài)德華在一片哼哼聲中說(shuō)道。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
2. "Sorry Edward," I said, splattering the cloth with jam.
“對(duì)不起，愛(ài)德華，”我說(shuō)道，因?yàn)槲野压u灑在了桌布上。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
3. Edward VIII had done the unthinkable and abdicated the throne.
愛(ài)德華八世竟主動(dòng)遜位，真是匪夷所思。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
4. In fact, Richard Savage had known Edward Bellamy a scant five hours.