dobbin

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How to pronounce dobbin in British English: 英 ['dɒbɪn]word uk audio image

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  • Noun:
    a quiet plodding workhorse

单词词源

dobbin (n.)
"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.

双语例句

1. Lady jane and mrs. dobbin became great friends .
2. This praise and confidence smote dobbin 's heart very keenly .
3. Prof. frank dobbin , dept. of sociology , harvard university .
4. Tell me , how is major dobbin ?
5. There was everyday life before honest dobbin .

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