
manor
/ˈmænə/ · /ˈmænər/
CEFR level C1Topic HistoryWord #6265 in the learning path
庄园宅邸
Definitions
n. A large country house traditionally belonging to a wealthy landowner.
庄园宅邸
n. An estate historically controlled by a lord.
庄园;领地
Example
We visited an old manor surrounded by apple trees.
我们参观了一座被苹果树环绕的古老庄园宅邸。
Restoring a historic manor can attract visitors and create employment opportunities in rural communities.
修复历史庄园宅邸可以吸引游客,并为乡村社区创造就业机会。
Collocations
- a manor house
- lord of the manor
- a medieval manor
Word family
- manorial (adj.)
Usage tip
强调乡间庄园背景;manor house指庄园主宅。
FAQ
- What does manor mean?
- A large country house traditionally belonging to a wealthy landowner. An estate historically controlled by a lord.
- How is manor pronounced?
- UK /ˈmænə/, US /ˈmænər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.