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hector

/hek-ter/US // ˈhɛk tər //UK // (ˈhɛktə) //

赫克托,赫克特,赫克托尔,呵斥

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : Classical Mythology. the eldest son of Priam and husband of Andromache: the greatest Trojan hero in the Trojan War, killed by Achilles.
    • : a blustering, domineering person; a bully.
    • : a male given name.
v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to treat with insolence; bully; torment: The teacher hectored his students incessantly.
v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to act in a blustering, domineering way; be a bully.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • There was one card signed "Hector," but I don't know anyone named Hector!

  • Outside, they killed Hector McMillan, a Canadian missionary, before joining the ranks of the fleeing rebels.

  • “The United States v. Hector Monsegur,” Judge Loretta Preska said.

  • On Tuesday, it was Hector Pagan, ex-husband of Mob Wives star Renee Graziano.

  • “Then maybe you should take up laundering yourself, Billy,” says Hector quietly.

  • One celebrated English author has gone that far already: “Plus another thing, Hector!”

  • He guessed that the request was connected with Hector Caron's death; and, of course, gave his consent.

  • Justine tried hard for composure, and answered gently: "I loved my brother Hector."

  • For Hector ran away from a single man; this hero was never known to run away at all.

  • Major Hector Munro took command of the British army, and found it in a mutinous condition; desertions to the enemy were frequent.

  • And then, dear Hector, if you only knew how some people's tempers have altered since you went away!