Word · Frequency #6796
Wesley
/ˈwezli, ˈwesli/
noun
韦斯利（男子名）
a male given name; also refers to two English clergymen, Charles Wesley (writer of hymns) and John Wesley (founder of Methodism)
- 1.
n. English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)；n. English clergyman and founder of Methodism (1703-1791)
韦斯利(男子名)
韦斯利(男子名)
In use
Wesley is my best friend from high school.
I met Wesley at the library yesterday.
Wesley's favorite hobby is playing the guitar.
Wesley is [noun phrase]
Wesley is a common English name.
韦斯利是一个常见的英文名字。
call someone Wesley
用于取名时
They called their son Wesley.
他们给儿子取名韦斯利。
Wesley's [noun]
表示所属关系
Wesley's brother was also a clergyman.
韦斯利的兄弟也是一名牧师。
Connections
Collocations
- John Wesley
- 约翰·韦斯利
- John Wesley was the founder of Methodism.约翰·韦斯利是卫理公会的创始人。
- Wesley brothers
- 韦斯利兄弟
- The Wesley brothers, John and Charles, were influential religious leaders.韦斯利兄弟约翰和查尔斯是有影响力的宗教领袖。
- Wesley's hymns
- 韦斯利的赞美诗
- Many churches still sing Charles Wesley's hymns today.许多教堂今天仍然唱查尔斯·韦斯利的赞美诗。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想'韦斯利'与'卫斯理'（John Wesley），基督教卫理公会创始人，记住名字的拼写与发音。
Context & Register
historical/religious
Grammar Note
韦斯利是男子名，通常不与冠词连用。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.