robinson
robinson — noun
1. a family name (surname) that originally meant 'son of Robin'. It is widely used
1.名詞
釋義
a family name (surname) that originally meant 'son of Robin'. It is widely used in English-speaking countries as both a family name and a male given name. The word has no common-noun meaning in modern English — it appears in dictionaries only as a name.
例句
Dr. Robinson will see you now in the clinic.
proper noun used as surname + title
The Robinson family moved to Toronto last year.
Robinson is one of the most common surnames in England.
My history teacher, Ms. Robinson, always wears a blue scarf.
Robinson borrowed a book from the library yesterday.
用法筆記
Robinson is a proper noun — a surname or given name. Unlike common nouns (e.g. 'table', 'happiness'), it does not have a general dictionary meaning. It is always capitalised.