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major-domo

中文词源

major-domo 总管

来自拉丁语major domus,一家之主，王室管家，来自major,主要的，domus,家，住所，词源同domicile.引申词义总管。

英文词源

major-domo (n.): 1580s, via Italian maggiordomo or Spanish mayordomo, from Medieval Latin major domus "chief of the household," also "mayor of the palace" under the Merovingians, from Latin major "greater" (see major (adj.)) + genitive of domus "house" (see domestic).

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例句和用法

1. The seven major industrial countries will have their yearly meeting in London.: 7个主要工业国家将在伦敦举行一年一度的会议。

2. He said the issue was not a major irritant.: 他说那个问题不是什么大问题。

3. The rail strike is causing major disruptions at the country's ports.: 铁路罢工使该国港口陷入了一片混乱。

4. The UN would play a major role in monitoring a ceasefire.: 联合国在监督停火方面会发挥重要作用。

5. His pitching was a legend among major league hitters.: 他的投球在大联盟的击球员中是个传奇。