"farm horse," 1596 (in "Merchant of Venice"), probably from diminutive form of Dob (early 13c.), common Middle English familiar form of masc. proper name Robin or Robert; personal name applied to a horse.
双语例句
1. The little boy was frightened by Dobbin's whicker.
那小男孩被Dobbin的嘶鸣声吓住了.
来自辞典例句
2. This praise and confidence smote Dobbin's heart very keenly.
这样的夸奖和信赖弄得都宾十分不好意思.
来自辞典例句
3. Perhaps Dobbin's foolish soul revolted against that exercise of tyranny.
