swains

英 [sweɪnz]

美 [sweɪnz]

n. 情郎
swain的复数

柯林斯词典

American civil service rules specifically state that only United States citizens and nationals ( residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for, and be appointed to, competitive service jobs.
美国公务员法特别规定，只有美国公民和国民（美属萨摩亚和斯温斯岛的居民）才能参与竞争上岗的政府公职的竞选并担任这样的职务。
The shepherds's swains shall dance and sing For thy delight each May morning: If these delights thy mind may move, Then live with me and be my love.
多情的牧羊少年为博取你的青睐，每逢五月的清晨会起舞高歌：如果这些赏心乐事能打动你的芳心，来做我的爱人，同我一起生活。
But if she was a Maypole, she had beautiful roses about her head, and it is a fact that many swains were disposed to dance round her.
但如果她是五朔节花柱，那么她的脸便是鲜艳的玫瑰花，也确实有许多小伙子愿意围着她跳舞。