"single card of a suit in a hand," 1876, originally in whist, from single (adj.); compare simpleton, etc. Extended early 20c. to other instances of singularity.
实用例句
1. Singleton was a fantasist who claimed to have a karate blackbelt.
辛格尔顿是个牛皮大王，他自称有一条空手道黑带。
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2. Bank is a 38-year-old singleton who grew up in Philadelphia.
班克是一名38岁的单身汉，在费城长大。
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3. Alliott told Singleton he was passing the sentence prescribed by law.
阿利奥特告诉辛格尔顿他是依法判决。
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4. Singleton's counsel said after the trial that he would appeal.