"to beget, to be the sire of," 1610s, from sire (n.). Used chiefly of beasts, especially of stallions. Related: Sired; siring.
sire (n.)
c. 1200, title placed before a name and denoting knighthood, from Old French sire "lord (appellation), sire, my lord," from Vulgar Latin *seior, from Latin senior "older, elder" (see senior (adj.)). Standing alone and meaning "your majesty" it is attested from early 13c. General sense of "important elderly man" is from mid-14c.; that of "father, male parent" is from mid-13c.
雙語例句
1. ' The light is indeed dim, sire, I must get my glasses.'
“陛下, 這兒光線的確太暗了, 我得去眼鏡拿來. ”
來自新概念英語第三冊
2. Sire: I have made you king: my work is done.
陛下,我已經保你當了國王.我的事兒完啦.
來自辭典例句
3. She also defied her sire.
她也公然蔑視起她的王爺來了.
來自辭典例句
4. The sire of your feet determines the sire of your shoes.
你的腳的大小決定了你的鞋的大小.
來自互聯網
5. Native soldier: But, sire, they are being led by Tzekelkan.