C2 noun /ˈjoʊkəl/

yokel

乡巴佬

Meaning

An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.

Example

The city folks laughed at the yokel's simple ways.

城市人嘲笑乡巴佬的简单方式。

C2 noun /ˈjoʊmən/

yeoman

农民 / 忠诚的员工

Meaning

A farmer who cultivates his own land; also used to describe someone performing loyal, useful service.

Example

He did yeoman service in completing the project on time.

他在按时完成项目时做了忠诚的工作。

C2 noun /jɔːr/

过去

Meaning

Time long past; bygone days.

Example

Legends of yore still inspire people today.

过去的传说至今仍然激励着人们。

C2 noun /ˈjɪərlɪŋ/

一岁动物，尤其是马

Meaning

an animal that is one year old, especially a horse

Example

The farmer sold the yearling at the livestock market.

农民在牲畜市场卖掉了那只伊尔林。