masc. proper name, Middle English Rycharde, from Old French Richard, from Old High German Ricohard "strong in rule," from Proto-Germanic *rik- "ruler" (see rich) + *harthu "hard," from PIE *kar-o- (see hard (adj.)). "One of the most popular names introduced by the Normans. Usually Latinized as Ricardus, the common form was Ricard, whence the pet form Rick, etc." ["Dictionary of English Surnames"]
双语例句
1. Richard Chamberlain has agreed to make a sequel to "The Thorn Birds".
理查德·张伯伦已经同意接拍《荆棘鸟》的续集。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Uncle Richard intoned a chapter from the Bible and improvised a prayer.
理查德叔叔吟诵了《圣经》中的一章，又即兴作了一段祈祷文。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Richard Dunwoody is in front in the jockeys' title race.
理查德·邓伍迪在职业赛马骑师冠军赛中领先其他选手。
来自柯林斯例句
4. The Savoy Theatre was opened in 1881 by Richard D'Oyly Carte.
1881年，萨沃伊剧院由理查德·多伊利·卡特揭幕。
来自柯林斯例句
5. Richard stood up and walked across to the window.
