Harris是什么意思

n. 哈里斯（英国苏格兰一地区）；哈里斯（姓氏）

英文词源

Harris: surname, attested from c. 1400 (Harrys), from "Harry," the popular pronunciation of Henry. As a type of tweed (1892), it is from the name of the southern section of the island of Lewis with Harris in the Outer Hebrides; originally it referred to fabric produced by the inhabitants there, later a proprietary name. That place name represents Gaelic na-h-earaidh "that which is higher," in comparison to the lower Lewis. Harrisburg, capital of Pennsylvania, is named for ferryman John Harris (1727-1791), son of the original European settler.

1. Harris disappeared from the scene as suddenly as he had appeared.: 哈里斯突然出现，又突然消失了。

2. The case of Harris has sharpened the debate over capital punishment.: 哈里斯案激化了人们对死刑的争论。

3. "It's too late now to stop him," Harris said grimly.: “现在阻止他已经太晚了，”哈里斯严肃地说道。

5. Mr Harris and Mrs Bate and three other teachers were there.: 哈里斯老师、贝特老师和其他三位老师在场。