单词 | england-returned |
释义 | > as lemmasEngland-returned England-returned adj. Indian English (of a person) that has returned (to India) after a stay in England. ΚΠ 1883 Indian Spectator 1 July 411/2 This is a charge from which very few of our England-returned men can escape. 1925 S. Banerjea Nation in Making xxxvii. 398 Fifty years ago I was an outcaste (being an England-returned Brahmin) in the village where I live. 1989 G. Mehta Raj xvii. 110 ‘The Maharani will be looking for a bride for your brother.’ ‘He is England-returned! Only the best will be considered now.’ 2001 Hindu (Nexis) 2 June It was more important to know from the England-returned skipper whether the national team was worthy of playing in a World Cup qualifier. < as lemmas |
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