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单词 mr.
释义 mr.
\|mistə(r), in rapid speech sometimes (|)mist\ noun
(plural messrs. \|mesə(r)z sometimes -eshə- or -es(h)yə- or -ezə- or ezhə- or -ez(h)yə-\)
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Middle English Mr, abbreviation of maister master — more at master
1.
 a. — used as a conventional title of courtesy except when usage requires the substitution of a title of rank or the substitution of an honorific or professional title before a man's surname
  < spoke to Mr. Doe >
  < may I have a word with you, Mr. Doe >
  or sometimes before a man's given name and surname when the two are used together
  < a Mr. John Doe has left a message for you >
 b. — used in direct address as a conventional title of respect before a man's title of office now usually only when the title of office is not followed by the surname
  < may I ask one more question, Mr. President >
 c. — used before the name of a place (as a country, city) or of a profession or other line of activity (as a sport) or before some epithet (as clever) to form a title applied to a male viewed or recognized as especially outstanding in or as representative of the thing indicated
  < was Mr. Baseball to many for a number of years >
  < was elected Mr. America >
2. obsolete : master
 < refused the title of Mr. of Arts — Robert Godfrey >
3. : mister II
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