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单词 mister
释义
mistermis‧ter /ˈmɪstə $ -ər/ ●○○ noun Word Origin
WORD ORIGINmister
Origin:
1500-1600 master
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • You don't have any change, do you mister?
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • Hand down please, mister Grant.
  • Let me tell you something, mister.
  • This is no joke, mister, it's for real.
Thesaurus
Longman Language Activatorwhat you call a man when you speak to him
formal used especially in formal letters or when speaking to customers, when you do not know a man's name: · I'm sorry sir, we're not serving chicken tonight. Can I recommend the fish?Dear Sir: · Dear Sir, I am writing to apply for the position of Sales Executive advertised in yesterday's "Times".
British /Mr. American used before a man's family name when you are speaking or writing to him and want to be polite: · Mr Elstone, please may I borrow your pen?· Dear Mr. Pritchard, I am writing to remind you that your rent is now two months overdue.
British informal /buddy American informal use this to talk to a man in a friendly way. Mate and buddy are also often used when talking to a man you do not know, when you are annoyed with him: · You look like you need a drink, mate.· "Can I borrow your car" - "No chance, mate."· It's good to see you, buddy! How've you been?· Hey, buddy! That's my parking space you took.
American spoken use this when you call out to a man and you do not know his name: · Hey, Mister! Look out!
1Mister the full form of MrIn people’s names, Mister is always written Mr.2spoken especially American English used to address a man whose name you do not know:  Thanks, mister.
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