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gringo

/gring-goh/US // ˈgrɪŋ goʊ //UK // (ˈɡrɪŋɡəʊ) //

老外,外国佬,美国佬,美国人

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural grin·gos.Slang: Sometimes Disparaging and Offensive.

    • : a term used in Latin America or Spain to refer to a foreigner, especially one of U.S. or British descent.

Examples

  • While gringo-run restaurants with standard international menus full of imported ingredients rule many resort towns, they aren’t where most Ticos opt to eat.

  • The story of their visit quickly spread among the ‘Gringo Trail’ and McFadden lucked into a business as the unofficial tour guide.

  • After that, backpackers on the South American ‘Gringo Trail’ began touring and partying in San Pedro.

  • The ladies generally prefer marrying a Gringo to a Paisanito.

  • The man wavered a second, then laughed cunningly, "A crucifix means nothing to a Gringo, and fear makes liars of all men."

  • The Mexicans were convinced that a large force of Gringo Diablos were at hand, and they feared for their lives.

  • Allied troops had reached the Gringo, five miles north of Monte Lisser.

  • He had surprised his daughter and the Gringo holding hands and exchanging kisses in a grove near the house.