Word · Frequency #17758
signor
先生;阁下
an Italian courtesy title equivalent to Mr. or sir, used before a man's name or alone
意大利语尊称,用于男性姓名前或单独称呼,相当于英语的 Mr./Sir。
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n. used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
绅士;男人
绅士;男人;先生
In use
The signor at the gift shop recommended a lovely restaurant nearby.
A signor in a grey suit politely asked me for the time.
The waiter brought the signor a glass of red wine.
Signor + [name]
Signor 相当于意大利语中的“先生”,后接姓名或姓氏。
Signor Rossi is waiting outside.
罗西先生在门外等候。
Signor(单独使用)
单独使用时是尊称,通常用于不知对方姓名或正式场合。
Good evening, Signor.
晚上好,先生。
Common mistakes
Signor Wang is my teacher.Mr. Wang is my teacher.
称呼普通男性(包括中国人)时,英语应用 Mr.;signor 是意大利语敬称,不能直接当作英语的“先生”使用。
Excuse me, signor, can you tell me the time?Excuse me, sir, can you tell me the time?
对陌生男性礼貌称呼时英语用 sir;signor 是意大利语礼貌称谓,在英语对话中不承担这个功能,因此必须换成 sir。
He is a kind signor.He is a kind gentleman.
signor 作名词时表示意大利语尊称“先生/绅士”,不是英语中表示“有教养的男人”的普通名词;该含义应用 gentleman。
Connections
Collocations
- Signor Rossi
- 罗西先生
- Signor Rossi is waiting for you in the lobby.罗西先生正在大堂等您。
- Signor Presidente
- 主席先生
- Signor Presidente, it is an honour to speak here today.主席先生,今天能在这里发言是我的荣幸。
- Dear Signor
- 尊敬的先生
- Dear Signor, I am writing to confirm your reservation.尊敬的先生,我写信是为了确认您的预订。
- Signor e signora
- 先生和夫人
- Signor e signora Rossi have booked a table for two.罗西先生和夫人预订了一张双人桌。
- good evening, signor
- 晚上好,先生
- Good evening, signor, would you like a menu?晚上好,先生,您需要菜单吗?
Synonyms
Learner notes
Memory Tip
意大利语‘先生’读作‘西尼奥尔’,可记:一位意大利绅士正在签名(sign),别人尊称他 signor。
Context & Register
语域:formal 常见场景:formal address、literary writing、historical references signor 是意大利语中的尊称,相当于“先生”,通常用于正式场合,或出现在文学作品和历史语境中,可放在姓名前或单独使用。日常非正式英语口语中比较少见。
Grammar Note
意大利语中对男性的尊称,相当于“先生”,可置于姓名前或单独使用。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Signora, signorina, and signore share the /siːnj/ sound with signor, and senor has the /njɔːr/ ending; none rhymes exactly with /ˈsiːnjɔː/ because stress and the final vowel differ. Beware of lookalikes: sign is /saɪn/ and signal is /ˈsɪɡnəl/, where the g is pronounced.
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.