also 'Rastus, masc. proper name, short for Erastus. As a stereotypical name of an American slave or derogatory for "black man," 1881, probably from use in stories of Joel Chandler Harris.
双语例句
1. Sure enough, Rastus arrived punctually at seven o'clock that evening.
果然, 当天晚上7点正,拉斯特斯准时回来了.
来自新概念英语第三册
2. She explained that Rastus was very dear to her. Considering the amount of money she paid, he was dear in more ways than one.
她解释说,她很疼拉斯特斯. 考虑到她付出的那笔钱, 这只猫不止在一个方面叫人疼.
来自《用法词典》
3. At first, she decided to go to the police, but fearing that she would never see Rastus again —— the letter had made that quite clear —— she changed her mind.