英语词汇boxer rebellion的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	boxer rebellion
词源	Boxer Rebellion n. 1900, a name based on a mistranslation of the name of a Chinese xenophobic society, I-He-T'uan, "Righteous Harmony Band," rendered by British as I-He-Ch'uan "Righteous Uniting Fists," and so associated with the pugilistic boxer. Entries linking to boxer rebellion boxer n. "fist-fighter, pugilist," late 15c., agent noun from box (v.2). The breed of dog (1934), is from German Boxer (the breed originated in Germany), itself taken from English boxer "fighter;" the dog so called for its pugnaciousness. Boxer shorts (1943) are so called from their resemblance to the attire worn in the ring. updated on October 10, 2017
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Boxer Rebellion n.