gypsy
US /ˈdʒɪp.si/
UK /ˈdʒɪp.si/
名詞
1.
吉普賽人, 羅姆人
a member of a nomadic people, originally from northern India, who migrated to Europe and North America. The term is often considered offensive; the preferred term is Romani.
範例:
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The old woman was said to be a gypsy, with a caravan and a fortune-telling booth.
據說那個老婦人是個吉普賽人，有一輛大篷車和一個算命攤。
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Many people prefer the term 'Romani' over 'gypsy' due to its historical negative connotations.
由於其歷史上的負面含義，許多人更喜歡使用「羅姆人」而不是「吉普賽人」。
2.
流浪者, 吉普賽式生活的人
a person who lives a nomadic or unconventional life
範例:
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He's a bit of a gypsy, always traveling and never settling down.
他有點像個吉普賽人，總是旅行，從不安頓下來。
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The band had a gypsy lifestyle, moving from town to town for gigs.
樂隊過著吉普賽式的生活，為了演出從一個城鎮搬到另一個城鎮。
形容詞
吉普賽式的, 流浪的
living a nomadic or unconventional life; associated with Romani people or their culture
範例:
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They lived a gypsy existence, moving from place to place.
他們過著吉普賽式的生活，四處遷徙。
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The music had a distinct gypsy flavor, with lively violins and accordions.
這音樂有著獨特的吉普賽風味，小提琴和手風琴演奏得活潑生動。
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