masc. proper name, Middle English Rycharde, from Old French Richard, from Old High German Ricohard "strong in rule," from Proto-Germanic *rik- "ruler" (see rich) + *harthu "hard," from PIE *kar-o- (see hard (adj.)). "One of the most popular names introduced by the Normans. Usually Latinized as Ricardus, the common form was Ricard, whence the pet form Rick, etc." ["Dictionary of English Surnames"]
雙語例句
1. Richard Chamberlain has agreed to make a sequel to "The Thorn Birds".
理查德·張伯倫已經(jīng)同意接拍《荊棘鳥》的續(xù)集。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Uncle Richard intoned a chapter from the Bible and improvised a prayer.
理查德叔叔吟誦了《圣經(jīng)》中的一章，又即興作了一段祈禱文。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Richard Dunwoody is in front in the jockeys' title race.
理查德·鄧伍迪在職業(yè)賽馬騎師冠軍賽中領先其他選手。
來自柯林斯例句
4. The Savoy Theatre was opened in 1881 by Richard D'Oyly Carte.
1881年，薩沃伊劇院由理查德·多伊利·卡特揭幕。
來自柯林斯例句
5. Richard stood up and walked across to the window.