Old English Bryttisc "of or relating to (ancient) Britons," from Bryttas "natives of ancient Britain" (see Briton). First modern record of British Isles is from 1620s.
权威例句
1. He was jailed for five years as an alleged British spy.
他被指控为英国间谍,入狱关押了5年。
2. Mr Olaechea has British residency by virtue of his marriage.
奥拉伊奇先生通过结婚而取得在英国的永久居留权。
3. We definitely wanted to salvage some pride for British tennis.
我们当然想为英国网球挽回一些尊严。
4. This film is the first British animation sold to an American network.
这是第一部出售给美国电视网的英国动画片。
5. The small British crowd roared themselves hoarse, waving their Union Jacks.