masc. personal name, in medieval lore the name of one of Charlemagne's peers, friend of Roland, from French Olivier, from Middle Low German Alfihar, literally "elf-host, elf-army," from alf "elf" (see elf) + hari "host, army" (see harry (v.)). Cognate with Anglo-Saxon name Ælfhere. Form influenced in Old French by olivier "olive tree."
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1. "Health Matters" is introduced by Dick Oliver on BBC World Service.
英国广播公司对外广播频道的“健康动态”节目由迪克·奥利弗主持。
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2. They picked up Oliver and carried him shoulder high into the garage.
他们把奥利弗抬了起来，齐肩举着进入了车库。
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3. She cried when she spoke of Oliver.
她提起奥利弗的时候哭了。
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4. Even Oliver felt a tiny spark of excitement.
连奥利弗都感到一丝兴奋。
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5. Oliver filched a packet of cigarettes from a well - dressed passenger.
