"Round-eyes" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A term that can be considered insensitive or even derogatory to refer to people of European or Western descent, particularly in the context of East-Asian cultures. In many Asian countries, especially Japan and China, having "round eyes" means having blue or green eyes, which are seen as distinctive features of non-Asian people.
1. The Western tourists were often stared at by locals in Agbah who had never seen foreigners with round-eyes before.
2. Movies often stereotype the so-called round-eyes as wealthy and superior.
3. Many Middle Eastern women find Westerners with round-eyes intruding into their section of Khair- ud- Dīn, a small market where they socialize.
4. As they met, John noticed that Rumi had round-eyes, indicating she was a Chinese.
5. Some of her acquaintances in New York were of Chinese ethnicity, and they made confirmation of round-eyes when they heard she was Russian.
Roulades are thin slices of meat (usually veal, pork, or beef) rolled around a filling, typically made with cheese, herbs, and spices, and then fried or baked.
A medical term!<br><br>Rouleaux refers to a type of abnormal blood cell arrangement in which the red blood cells stack together in a cylindrical or rolled-up manner, rather than floating singly or in pairs. This is often a sign of a medical condition, such as hyperproteinemia (high levels of protein in the blood), particularly multiple myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells), kidney disease, or low levels of blood albumin (protein).
A gambling game in which players bet on the outcome of a spinning wheel with numbers and colors, with the goal of winning by guessing where the ball will land.
Rounceval is a surname of French origin. It is a topographic name, derived from the Old French words "ronce," meaning "a brook" and "val," meaning "valley." Therefore, the surname Rounceval likely refers to someone who lived near a brook or valley.
Having or characterised by shoulders that slouch downwards, typically due to bad posture, fatigue, or muscle strain.
"Round-the-clock" is an idiom that means available or in operation at all hours, 24 hours a day. It describes something that is non-stop or continuous from day to night, and vice versa. In other words, services or activities that are "round-the-clock" are available to customers or clients at any time.
A roundabout is a type of circular intersection or junction in the road network where traffic circulates around a central island, typically marked by a sign, and vehicles yield to traffic already in the circle. It is used to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow, especially in areas with high volumes of traffic. In the UK, it is commonly known as a "roundabout," while in the US and other countries, it's called a "traffic circle" or "rotary."