masc. proper name, from Old French Gilles, from Latin Egidius, Aegidius (name of a famous 7c. Provençal hermit who was a popular saint in the Middle Ages), from Greek aigidion "kid" (see aegis). Often used in English as a typical name of a simple-minded farmer.
双语例句
1. Giles had not reckoned with the strength of Sally's feelings for him.
贾尔思没有料想到萨利对他的感情如此强烈。
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2. "Giles phoned this morning," Mirella said with feigned indifference.
“贾尔斯今早来电话了，”米雷拉装作若无其事地说。
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3. Mr Giles pleads ignorance as his excuse.
贾尔斯先生把不知情当作自己的借口。
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4. Stop pawing me, Giles!
别碰我，贾尔斯！
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5. Giles set in motion a train of events which would culminate in tragedy.
