| 单词 | joseph |
| 释义 | Joseph in British English (ˈdʒəʊzɪf) noun 1. Old Testament a. the eleventh son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel (Genesis 30:2–24) b. either or both of two tribes descended from his sons Ephraim and Manasseh 2. Saint Joseph joseph in British English (ˈdʒəʊzɪf) noun a woman's floor-length riding coat with a small cape, worn esp in the 18th century Word origin perhaps from the story of Joseph and his long coat (Genesis 37:3)Joseph in American English ( ˈdʒouzəf, -səf) noun 1. Jacob's eleventh son, the first of Jacob and his second wife, Rachel: sold into slavery by his brothers. Gen. 30:22–24; 37 2. the husband of Mary who was the mother of Jesus. Matt. 1:16–25 3. (Hinmaton-yalaktit) c.1840–1904, leader of the Nez Percé: led 1000-mi. (1600-km) retreat from U.S. forces in an attempt to reach Canada 1877 4. (lc) a long coat buttoning in the front, worn esp. by women as part of their riding habit in colonial America 5. a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “increaser” Word lists with coat, saint |
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