gypsy
US /ˈdʒɪp.si/
UK /ˈdʒɪp.si/
名词
1.
吉普赛人, 罗姆人
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.
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The old woman was said to be a gypsy, with a caravan and a fortune-telling booth.
据说那个老妇人是个吉普赛人，有一辆大篷车和一个算命摊。
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Many people prefer the term 'Romani' over 'gypsy' due to its historical negative connotations.
由于其历史上的负面含义，许多人更喜欢使用“罗姆人”而不是“吉普赛人”。
2.
流浪者, 吉普赛式生活的人
a person who lives a nomadic or unconventional life
示例:
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He's a bit of a gypsy, always traveling and never settling down.
他有点像个吉普赛人，总是旅行，从不安顿下来。
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The band had a gypsy lifestyle, moving from town to town for gigs.
乐队过着吉普赛式的生活，为了演出从一个城镇搬到另一个城镇。
形容词
吉普赛式的, 流浪的
living a nomadic or unconventional life; associated with Romani people or their culture
示例:
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They lived a gypsy existence, moving from place to place.
他们过着吉普赛式的生活，四处迁徙。
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The music had a distinct gypsy flavor, with lively violins and accordions.
这音乐有着独特的吉普赛风味，小提琴和手风琴演奏得活泼生动。
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