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chevalier

UK /ˌʃevəˈlɪə/US /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/

词源

源自法语,字面意思是“骑士”,源于拉丁语 'caballarius'(骑手),与 'cheval'(马)相关。

noun

❶ 指中世纪欧洲的骑士,尤指获得骑士爵位的人,强调其荣誉、勇敢和忠诚的品质。

“The chevalier swore an oath to protect the kingdom.”

(这位骑士宣誓要保护王国。)

“He was known as a gallant chevalier who always fought for justice.”

(他以一位总是为正义而战的英勇骑士而闻名。)

❶ 在现代法语中,指获得某种荣誉勋章的人,通常用于荣誉称号。

“He was named a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour for his contributions to art.”

(他因对艺术的贡献被授予法国荣誉军团骑士勋章。)

“The title of Chevalier is still awarded in some European countries.”

(骑士头衔在一些欧洲国家仍然被授予。)

同义词:knight, cavalier, paladin, gallant, nobleman

常见短语

chevalier servant — 指一位献身于服务某位女士的骑士,强调其忠诚和奉献精神。

“He acted as her chevalier servant, always ready to assist her.”

(他作为她的忠诚骑士,总是随时准备帮助她。)