"sweetheart, paramour" (archaic), late 13c., from Middle English leofman (c. 1200), from Old English leof "dear" (see lief) + man "human being, person" (see man (n.)). Originally of either gender, though deliberate archaic usage tends to limit it to women.
双语例句
1. The manager thinks Mr. Leman just can cut the mustard.
经理认为莱曼先生正好能胜任.
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2. Give me a cup of tea with a slice of leman , please.
