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伴侶 — meaning in English

bàn lǚ

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English meaning

  • buster noun A person or thing that breaks, destroys, or gets rid of something specified (often as the second half of a compound word).
  • chum noun Informal: a close friend.
  • companion noun A person who accompanies or spends time with another; a friend or partner.
  • homie noun A close friend, especially one from the same neighborhood.

Senses

伴侶 is used for these senses in English:

  • buster (colloquial, variously expressing familiarity, admiration, or hostility) A form of address, particularly of men: guy, dude, fella, mack, buddy, loser. (Originally as 'old buster.)
  • chum (dated) A friend; a pal.
  • companion A friend, acquaintance, or partner; someone with whom one spends time or accompanies
  • homie (AAVE) Someone, particularly a friend or male acquaintance, from one's hometown.

buster — full definition

  1. noun A person or thing that breaks, destroys, or gets rid of something specified (often as the second half of a compound word).
  2. noun An informal, friendly form of address for a man, similar to "buddy" or "pal."

chum — full definition

  1. noun Informal: a close friend.
  2. noun Chopped fish parts and blood scattered in the water to attract fish, such as sharks.
  3. verb To spend time together as friends; to socialize closely.

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