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单词 greenhorn
释义 greenhorn
\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: obsolete greenhorn animal with green or young horns, from Middle English grenehorn, from grene green + horn
1. : an inexperienced or unsophisticated person
 < an intellectual greenhorn from the provinces — Nigel Dennis >
especially : one easily duped or imposed upon
2. : a newcomer (as to a country) unacquainted with local manners and customs; especially : a recently arrived immigrant
 < greenhorns … looking half-starved after their long trip from the old country — Mary Deasy >
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