bobby: [19] The British bobby ‘policeman’ gets his name from the English statesman Sir Robert Peel (1788–1850) – Bobby or Bob being the pet form of Robert. Peel was Home Secretary when the Metropolitan Police Force was formed in 1828, but the term bobby is not actually recorded until 1844. A much earlier application of his name was the now obsolete Peeler, used from 1817 for members of the Irish Constabulary, founded under Peel’s auspices, and later for English policemen.
bobby (n.)
"London policeman," 1844, from Mr. (later Sir) Robert Peel (1788-1850), Home Secretary who introduced the Metropolitan Police Act (10 Geo IV, c.44) of 1829. Compare peeler.
实用例句
1. After lunch, she watched, listened and coaxed Bobby into talking about himself.
吃过午饭，她照看着博比，听他说话，哄他说说自己的事。
来自柯林斯例句
2. "That's right!" Bobby exclaimed in wonder. "How did you remember that?"
“对呀！”博比惊奇地叫道。“你是怎么想起那件事的？”
来自柯林斯例句
3. The superb sets are enhanced by Bobby Crossman's marvellous costumes.
博比·克罗斯曼绝妙的服装为华丽的舞台增色不少。
来自柯林斯例句
4. These days, the bobby on the beat is a rare sight.