"maker or seller of candles," late 14c., attested as a surname from late 13c. (also, from early 14c. "candle-holder;" see chandelier), from Old French chandelier (n.2) "candle-maker, candle-seller; person in charge of lighting a household, monastery, etc.," from Latin candelarius, from candela "candle" (see candle). Native candleman is attested from mid-13c.
实用例句
1. The Chandler twins were coming round to the same opinion.
钱德勒家的这对双胞胎也最终统一了意见。来自柯林斯例句
2. Who wrote the screenplay from Patricia Highsmith's book? Raymond Chandler, no less.
帕特里夏·海史密斯那本书是谁改编成剧本的？雷蒙德·钱德勒呀，厉害。来自柯林斯例句
3. Chandler : What'not work out '? I'm seeing her again on Thursday.
Chandler: 什么没成功? 我周四还要见她呢.来自互联网
4. Chandler : Please God don't let it be Kung Pow Chicken.
Chandler:拜托不要告诉我你要吃宫保鸡丁.来自互联网
5. Chandler : Okay, you guys spend waaaay too much time together.
