单词 | champion |
释义 | champion n., v., adj., & adv. --n   1. (often attrib.) a person (esp. in a sport or game), an animal, plant, etc., that has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition etc.   2. a a person who fights or argues for a cause or on behalf of another person. b hist. a knight etc. who fought in single combat on behalf of a king etc. --vtr. support the cause of, defend, argue in favour of. --adj colloq. or dial. first-class, splendid. --adv colloq. or dial. splendidly, well. Phrases and idioms Champion of England (or King's or Queen's Champion) a hereditary official at coronations. Etymology: ME f. OF f. med.L campio -onis fighter f. L campus field |
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