单词 | henleyite |
释义 | > as lemmasˈHenleyite ˈHenleyite n. (a) an inhabitant of Henley-on-Thames; (b) an attendee of the Henley regatta. ΚΠ 1864 Bell's Life in London 12 Mar. 5/4 Her extraordinary jump over the brook will never be forgotten by the Henleyites. 1889 County Gentleman 6 July 932/1 These al fresco revellers were, of all good Henleyites, the most demonstrative in their delight. 1901 Westm. Gaz. 2 July 7/2 Henleyites..will be depressed to hear that the Meteorological Office forecasts..rainy and colder weather. 1985 Times 1 July 19/6 Their 60 year long rowing conversations that, from the point of view of your average Henleyite, might as well be in Chinese. 2008 Evening Standard (Nexis) 24 Sept. 55 Boris has to realise that he is not representing Henleyites but Londoners, not all of whom will be able to ride the storm so easily. < as lemmas |
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