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esclavage

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英文词源

esclavage (n.): chain or bead necklace worn by women and popular mid-18c., 1758, from French esclavage, literally "slavery" (16c.), from esclave (13c.) "slave" (see slave (n.)). So called from fancied resemblance to a slave's neck chains.

双语例句

1. We definitely wanted to salvage some pride for British tennis.: 我们当然想为英国网球挽回一些尊严。

2. Chantal was lucky to be able to salvage her career.: 尚塔尔能保住她的事业算是走了运。

3. Once the fire has died out, the salvage team will move in.: 一旦大火熄灭，救援小组就会马上进入。

4. Salvage operations have been greatly assisted by the good weather conditions.: 天公作美，这大大促进了救援行动的顺利进行。

5. Diplomats are still hoping to salvage something from the meeting.: 外交官们仍然希望能通过这次会晤挽回点什么。