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lobsterback

/ˈlɒb.stə.bæk/

翻译: 美国独立战争时期对英国士兵的贬称,因其红色军服形似煮熟的龙虾壳而得名。

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/ˈlɒb.stə.bæk/C2formalbritish
  • zh美国独立战争时期对英国士兵的贬称,因其红色军服形似煮熟的龙虾壳而得名。

A historical term used during the American Revolution to refer to a British soldier, derived from the red coats they wore, reminiscent of a lobster's shell.

  1. British soldier (historical slang)C1informalamerican

    A derogatory term for a British soldier, especially during the American Revolutionary War, referring to the red coats they wore.

    zh红虾兵

    • The colonists shouted insults at the lobsterbacks marching through the town.
    • Many lobsterbacks were stationed in Boston before the war.
    • The term 'lobsterback' was used by patriots to mock the British troops.

    同义词lobsterredcoat