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单词 myrmidon
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Definition of myrmidon in English:

myrmidon

noun ˈməːmɪd(ə)nˈmərməˌdän
  • A follower or subordinate of a powerful person, typically one who is unscrupulous or carries out orders unquestioningly.

    one of Hitler's myrmidons

    他写信给希特勒的一个忠实追随者。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Yesterday's thoughts on American gun culture reminded me of something that happened when this middle England muser was a backstage myrmidon at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.
    • The general prepared to say something to them but halted, seeing the two myrmidons' faces.
    • Perhaps he should ask the myrmidon outside his door nicely if he could go one more time to the Great Library.
    • He has three directors, three deputies and a plethora of myrmidons.
    • Sixteen metres below the raging battle, Hitler and his myrmidons were ensconced in a bunker that lacked the facilities to track enemy movements.
    Synonyms
    subordinate, inferior, deputy, junior, assistant, adjutant, aide, minion, lackey, flunkey, menial, retainer, vassal, subject, serf, hireling, servant, henchman, right-hand man, right-hand woman, girl friday, man friday, factotum, stooge

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin Myrmidones (plural), from Greek Murmidones, a warlike Thessalian people who accompanied Achilles to Troy.

Definition of myrmidon in US English:

myrmidon

nounˈmərməˌdän
  • A follower or subordinate of a powerful person, typically one who is unscrupulous or carries out orders unquestioningly.

    one of Hitler's myrmidons

    他写信给希特勒的一个忠实追随者。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Sixteen metres below the raging battle, Hitler and his myrmidons were ensconced in a bunker that lacked the facilities to track enemy movements.
    • He has three directors, three deputies and a plethora of myrmidons.
    • The general prepared to say something to them but halted, seeing the two myrmidons' faces.
    • Yesterday's thoughts on American gun culture reminded me of something that happened when this middle England muser was a backstage myrmidon at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.
    • Perhaps he should ask the myrmidon outside his door nicely if he could go one more time to the Great Library.
    Synonyms
    subordinate, inferior, deputy, junior, assistant, adjutant, aide, minion, lackey, flunkey, menial, retainer, vassal, subject, serf, hireling, servant, henchman, right-hand man, right-hand woman, girl friday, man friday, factotum, stooge

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin Myrmidones (plural), from Greek Murmidones, a warlike Thessalian people who accompanied Achilles to Troy.

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