masc. proper name, introduced into England by the Normans, from Old French Giralt, from Old High German Gerwald, "spear-wielder," from Proto-Germanic *girald, from *ger "spear" (see gar) + base of waltan "to rule" (cognate with Old English wealdan; see wield). The name often was confused with Gerard.
双语例句
1. Amy sat outside in the sun while Gerald despatched his business.
埃米坐在外面晒太阳，而杰拉尔德则忙着处理个人事务。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Gerald was no longer the odds-on favourite to win the contest.
