In former times, highwaymen were people who stopped travellers and robbed them.
英汉词典释义
n.
(旧时)拦路抢劫的强盗(通常骑马持械)
It is said that at one time a highwayman lived in the house.据说从前某个时候,有个拦路强盗在这栋房子里住过。The highwayman forced each of the travelers to kick over 20 pounds.拦路强盗向每个旅行者勒索20英镑。
英英词典释义
Noun
1. a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it