songster
n. 歌手, 作曲者, 诗人, 鸣禽
发音
US
/ˈsɒŋstɚ/
词形变化
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复数
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释义与例句
n.
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1.
A man who sings songs, especially as a profession; a male singer.
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2.
An adult chorister in the Salvation Army.
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3.
A male songbird.
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4.
One who writes songs.
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5.
A book of songs; songbook.
美国
词汇关系
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上位词 6
下位词 1
词源
From Middle English songster, sangester, sangstere, from Old English sangestre (“a female singer; songstress”), equivalent to song + -ster. Cognate with Scots sangstar (“singer; songster”). Compare also West Frisian sjongster (“singer; female singer; vocalist”).
来源:wiktionary