proper nounrɒb ˈrɔɪˌräb ˈroi
(1671–1734), Scottish outlaw; born Robert Macgregor. His reputation as a Scottish Robin Hood was exaggerated in Sir Walter Scott's novel of the same name (1817).
罗布·罗伊(1671-1734,苏格兰高地绿林好汉,出生名罗伯特·麦格雷戈;他作为苏格兰的罗宾汉的名声在沃尔特·司各特爵士的同名小说《罗布·罗伊》[1817]中被夸大了)
noun rɒbˈrɔɪˌräb ˈroi
A cocktail made of Scotch whisky and vermouth.
罗布·罗伊酒(用苏格兰威士忌和苦艾酒制的一种鸡尾酒)
Example sentencesExamples
- ‘Well,’ grandpa explains, ‘there's also a Rob Roy, which is Vermouth and Scotch.’
- The days of Scotch and ginger ale, even a Rob Roy, are long over according to these pros.
- Don't order things that are otherwise hard, like a Rob Roy, since downing them without alcohol will surely give you away as a novice drinker.