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单词 rosbif
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rosbif

/rɒzˈbiːf /
noun informal, humorous
(Originally among French-speakers) an English person: as far as Paris is concerned, the rosbifs of England are slovenly, drunken, and inordinately fond of pets...
  • It is a side of Napoleon little recognised in the land of le rosbif.
  • We were an international bunch: French, Belgians, Italians, Americans and me - the lone 'rosbif', as the French would say!
  • If he is really annoyed with me, he calls me a "bloody rosbif", the worst insult he can come up with.

Origin

Early 19th century: French, literally 'roast beef'.

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