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bey

UK //beɪ//US //beɪ//

词源

源自土耳其语 'bey',意为“首领”或“统治者”,最早可追溯至奥斯曼帝国时期。

noun

❶ 奥斯曼帝国时期对地方总督或高级官员的尊称,相当于现代土耳其语中的“先生”或“阁下”。

“The bey ruled the province with absolute authority.”

(这位总督以绝对的权威统治着该省。)

“He was appointed as the new bey of the region.”

(他被任命为该地区的新总督。)

同义词:governor, lord, official

常见短语

bey of Tunis — 特指突尼斯的统治者,历史上突尼斯的最高行政长官。

“The bey of Tunis was known for his diplomatic skills.”

(突尼斯总督以其外交技巧闻名。)