"pilgrim who has returned from the Holy Land," late 12c. (as a surname), from Anglo-French palmer (Old French palmier), from Medieval Latin palmarius, from Latin palma "palm tree" (see palm (n.2)). So called because they wore palm branches in commemoration of the journey.
双语例句
1. Mr Palmer was a retired maths master.
帕尔默先生是一名退休的数学教师。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Palmer kept hammering away at his report.
帕尔默一直在埋头写报告。
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3. Palmer gave a sad shake of his head.
帕尔默难过地摇了摇头。
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4. Miss Palmer is going to take the part of Portia. "
巴麦小姐将演女主角波希霞. ”
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5. The Lady of Thomas Palmer, Esq. was safely delivered of a son.