beadle

英[\'bi:dl]

美[\'bidəl]

基本释义

The grim beadle now made a gesture with his staff.

狱吏此时用权杖做了个姿势.

英汉文学 - 红字

In the absence of the active and intelligent beadle, the Coroner conversed with Mr. Tulkinghorn.

当那个精明强干的地保不在场的时候, 验尸官和图金霍恩先生谈了谈.

辞典例句

Mr. Snagsby's suggestion is the practical suggestion after all, and the beadle must be called in.

斯纳斯比先生的意见毕竟是对的, 这会儿必须把地保找来.

辞典例句

The Bishopsent for him, reproved him gently, and appointed him beadle in the cathedral.

主教却把他招来, 轻轻责备了几句, 派他去充当天主堂里的持戟士.

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Noun

1. a minor parish official who serves as an usher and preserves order at services