masc. proper name, from Old North French Willaume, Norman form of French Guillaume, of Germanic origin (cognates: Old High German Willahelm, German Wilhelm), from willio "will" (see will (n.)) + helma "helmet," from Proto-Germanic *helmaz "protective covering" (see helm (n.2)). After the Conquest, the most popular given name in England until supplanted by John.
双语例句
1. He despised William Pitt, notwithstanding the similar views they both held.
尽管他和威廉·皮特看法相似，却瞧不起他。
来自柯林斯例句
2. William joined forces with businessman Nicholas Court to launch the new vehicle.
威廉和企业家尼古拉斯·考特联手推出这款新车。
来自柯林斯例句
3. William was a man of discernment, with an eye for quality.
威廉是个有鉴赏力的人，对于品质的优劣很有眼光。
来自柯林斯例句
4. Waiting to hear from you, Yours sincerely, William Faulkner.
盼复，您的诚挚的，威廉·福克纳
来自柯林斯例句
5. "I hate going into stores."— 'Same here.' said William.
