Briton

英 ['britən] 美

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复数: Britons;

Briton (n.): Anglo-French Bretun, from Latin Brittonem (nominative Britto, misspelled Brito in MSS) "a member of the tribe of the Britons," from *Britt-os, the Celtic name of the Celtic inhabitants of Britain and southern Scotland before the 5c. Anglo-Saxon invasion drove them into Wales, Cornwall, and a few other corners. In 4c. B.C.E. Greek they are recorded as Prittanoi, which is said to mean "tattooed people." Exclusively in historical use after Old English period; revived when James I was proclaimed King of Great Britain in 1604, and made official at the union of England and Scotland in 1707.

1. The role is played by seventeen-year-old Briton Jane March.: 这个角色由17岁的英国人简·马奇扮演。

3. He is staying at Seaview Hotel, Princes'Avenue, Briton.: 他住在不列顿市王子街的海景旅馆里.

4. He was a true Briton, and hoped there were many like him.: 他是个真正的不列颠人, 但愿许多人都能像他一样.