masc. proper name, from Old North French form of Old High German Hrodberht "bright-fame, bright with glory," from hrod- "fame, glory," from Proto-Germanic *hrothi-, + -berht "bright" (see Albert). The name of William the Conqueror's rebellious oldest son. "It was introduced by Normans during the reign of Edward the Confessor and became very popular" ["Dictionary of English Surnames"].
雙語例句
1. Rob is a nickname of Robert.
Rob是Robert的昵稱.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
2. Sir Robert made his announcement after talks with the President.
在與總統(tǒng)會談之后，羅伯特爵士發(fā)表了聲明。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Kenya's Robert Kibe was the fastest qualifier for the 800 metres final.
肯尼亞的羅伯特·基布是800米決賽入圍者中速度最快的選手.
來自柯林斯例句
4. It seemed to me that Sir Robert's arguments were nonsensical.
在我看來，羅伯特爵士的爭辯純屬瞎說。
來自柯林斯例句
5. Robert lost his footing and slithered down the bank.