bushranger 是什么意思?
bushranger 是一个英文单词,通常指在澳大利亚或新西兰的偏远地区(如丛林、荒野)活动的非法分子或强盗。
这个词常用于历史背景中,尤其是19世纪到20世纪初,用来描述那些逃避法律追捕、在野外藏身的罪犯。
“bushranger”由“bush”(丛林、荒野)和“ranger”(巡逻者、游侠)组成,原意是“在荒野中巡逻的人”,后来演变为对非法武装人员的称呼。
例句:
“The bushrangers were known for robbing banks and evading the police.”
“In the 19th century, many bushrangers became folk heroes in Australian history.”