registered 1908 as trademark, named for designers C.S. Rolls (1877-1910) and Sir Henry Royce (1863-1933). Figurative use from 1916 for any product deemed to be of high quality. Shortened form Rolls first attested 1928.
双语例句
1. Their first car rolls off the production line on December 16.
他们的第一辆车于12月16日下线。
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2. Dena bought rolls of silk that seemed ridiculously cheap.
德娜买了几卷看起来非常次的丝绸。
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3. The rolls of distant thunder were growing more ominous.
远处隆隆的雷声听着愈发惊心，要变天了。
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4. They drove around in Rolls-Royces, openly flaunting their wealth.
他们开着劳斯莱斯到处转悠，公开炫耀他们的财富。
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5. Place the frozen rolls on a greased baking tray.