gentlefolk

基本解释

They were once described as "crime novels for gentlefolk".
他们曾经被描述为“上流人士的犯罪小说”。
How many grand houses, once full of gentlefolk, were left empty, even of the lowest servant...
多少曾经住满上流名士的豪宅这时却已是空无一人——连最低等的仆人都没了……
"You English gentlefolk do not let us share your griefs; you keep them to yourselves" (John Galsworthy). It can also refer to possession, use, or enjoyment in common by a group.
“你们英国上流人士不让我们分担你们的不幸；你们自己承受它们” （约翰·高尔斯沃西）。它也可能指一个组织共享的财产、使用权或娱乐。
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