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truepenny

/troo-pen-ee/US // ˈtruˌpɛn i //

嫡系子弟,嫡系子弟兵,嫡系子孙,嫡系

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural true·pen·nies.

    • : a trusty, honest fellow.

Examples

  • If I don't like Mr. Truepenny, why I can't help it; and there's an end.

  • He might have been killed, and what would Mr. Truepenny have cared?

  • "And much Mr. Truepenny would have helped you then, Ma'am," said the good girl.

  • "Delighted, indeed," stammered Mr. Truepenny, colouring like a girl.

  • "Oh, certainly, with pleasure—in the evening," said Truepenny.