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"].
双语例句
1. Rob is a nickname of Robert.
Rob是Robert的昵称.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. Sir Robert made his announcement after talks with the President.
在与总统会谈之后，罗伯特爵士发表了声明。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Kenya's Robert Kibe was the fastest qualifier for the 800 metres final.
肯尼亚的罗伯特·基布是800米决赛入围者中速度最快的选手.
来自柯林斯例句
4. It seemed to me that Sir Robert's arguments were nonsensical.
在我看来，罗伯特爵士的争辩纯属瞎说。
来自柯林斯例句
5. Robert lost his footing and slithered down the bank.
