1610s, the language, or a resident, of Portugal; 1660s as an adjective, from Portuguese Portuguez (see Portugal + -ese). The ending was vulgarly mistaken for a plural in English, and false singular Portugee (1830) was formed (compare Chinee from Chinese). For Portuguese man-of-war, see man-of-war.
实用例句
1. Contemporary photographs are juxtaposed with a sixteenth century, copper Portuguese mirror.
几幅当代照片和一面16世纪的葡萄牙铜镜并排摆在一起。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The word "Pagoda" was introduced to Europe by the 17th century Portuguese.
Pagoda这个词由17世纪的葡萄牙人引入欧洲。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The Portuguese team looked like world beaters in last night's game.
葡萄牙队在昨晚的比赛中好像是天下无敌.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. He is virtually bilingual in Spanish and Portuguese.
他实际上讲西班牙语和葡萄牙语两种语言.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. They styled their house in the Portuguese manner.
