"farm horse," 1596 (in "Merchant of Venice"), probably from diminutive form of Dob (early 13c.), common Middle English familiar form of masc. proper name Robin or Robert; personal name applied to a horse.
雙語例句
1. The little boy was frightened by Dobbin's whicker.
那小男孩被Dobbin的嘶鳴聲嚇住了.
來自辭典例句
2. This praise and confidence smote Dobbin's heart very keenly.
這樣的夸獎(jiǎng)和信賴弄得都賓十分不好意思.
來自辭典例句
3. Perhaps Dobbin's foolish soul revolted against that exercise of tyranny.