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remittance man

/rɪˈmɪtəns mæn/

翻译: 历史用语,指住在国外(通常是英国殖民地)的男子,靠家人从英国定期汇款维持生活,常因丑闻、耻辱或不受欢迎的行为而被送走,以免留在国内。

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/rɪˈmɪtəns mæn/C2formalbritish已废弃
  • zh历史用语,指住在国外(通常是英国殖民地)的男子,靠家人从英国定期汇款维持生活,常因丑闻、耻辱或不受欢迎的行为而被送走,以免留在国内。

A historical term for a man living abroad, typically in a British colony, who was supported by regular payments (remittances) sent from his family in Britain, often to keep him away from home due to scandal, disgrace, or undesirable behavior.

  1. Historical term for an exiled personC2formalbritish

    A man living abroad, typically in a British colony, who was supported by regular payments (remittances) from his family in Britain, often to keep him away from home due to scandal or disgrace.

    zh靠汇款生活的人

    • The novel's protagonist was a remittance man, sent to Canada after a family scandal.
    • In the 19th century, many remittance men were sent to Australia to avoid embarrassment at home.
    • He lived as a remittance man in New Zealand, receiving a monthly allowance from his father.