galère

词形变化

galères 复数

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    An undesirable, difficult, or burdensome situation.

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  2. 2.

    A group of people regarded as troublesome or unwelcome.

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词源

Borrowed from French galère, from Latin galea (“galley”). Originally referred to a type of ship, then metaphorically to difficult situations or unpleasant groups of people.

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