masc. proper name, from Old French Lorenz (French Laurent), from Latin Laurentius, literally "of Laurentum," a maritime town in Latium, literally "town of bay trees," from laurus (see laurel). The Italian form is Lorenzo. A popular given name in the Middle Ages, as a surname it is attested in England from mid-12c. Larkin is a pet-form. For some reason, the name since at least 18c. has been the personification of indolence (compare German der faule Lenz "Lazy Lawrence"). But in Scotland, the pet form Lowrie has been used for "a fox" (c. 1500), also for "a crafty person" (1560s).
双语例句
1. I caught myself feeling almost sorry for poor Mr Laurence.
我突然发觉自己几乎同情起可怜的劳伦斯先生来了。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He shared a pizza with his son Laurence.
他和儿子劳伦斯分吃了一张比萨饼。
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3. In first place we now find the Belgian pairing of Nancy Feber and Laurence Courtois.
现在处于第一位的是比利时组合南希·费博和劳伦斯·库尔图瓦。
来自柯林斯例句
4. When he crept back to his desk, he heard the dry voice of Father Laurence.
当他轻手轻脚地回到读经台时，他听到了劳伦斯神父冷冰冰的声音。
来自柯林斯例句
5. Laurence Waters visited us in place of John Trethewy who was unfortunately ill.
