Word
reb
/reb/
noun
（美国内战中的）南军士兵
a nickname for a Confederate soldier in the American Civil War
- 1.
Shortened form of Rebbe.
Rebbe的缩写。
- 2.
electronic warfare and related techniques, equipment, or troops.
电子战及相关技术、设备或部队
- 3.
An honorific used by traditional Jews, much like sir and mister/Mr.
传统犹太人使用的敬称,类似于先生。
Rebbe的缩写。；电子战及相关技术、设备或部队；传统犹太人使用的敬称,类似于先生。；犹太人的尊称(相当于“先生”；与姓名连用)
In use
The museum guide said the diary was written by a reb during the war.
That reb was the only soldier from his town who survived the war.
We asked the historian whether the letter was written by a reb or a Union soldier.
reb + [first name]
用于称呼犹太男性，通常与名字连用，相当于“先生”。
Reb Moshe is a respected member of the community.
Reb Moshe 是社区中受人尊敬的成员。
reb + [full name]
Reb Yitzchak Katz will address the congregation.
Reb Yitzchak Katz 将向会众讲话。
Common mistakes
I greeted the reb.
Connections
Learner notes
Grammar Note
常用于称呼犹太男性，类似'先生'
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