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aristocrat

UK //ˈær.ɪ.stə.kræt//US //əˈrɪs.tə.kræt//

词源

源自法语 'aristocrate',最早来自希腊语 'aristokratia',由 'aristos'(最好的)和 'kratos'(权力)组成,意为'由最优秀的人统治'。

noun

❶ 指贵族或上流社会成员,通常拥有世袭的头衔或特权,代表社会中的高阶层人群。

“The ball was attended by many aristocrats from across Europe.”

(这场舞会有许多来自欧洲各地的贵族参加。)

“He behaved like an aristocrat, with impeccable manners and refined tastes.”

(他的举止像贵族一样,有着无可挑剔的礼仪和高雅的品味。)

同义词:noble, patrician, lord

常见短语

aristocratic family — 指拥有贵族血统或长期处于上流社会的家族,通常与财富、权力和传统相关联。

“She comes from an aristocratic family with a history dating back to the 12th century.”

(她来自一个历史可追溯至12世纪的贵族家庭。)