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courtiers

UK //ˈkɔːtiəz//US //ˈkɔːrtiərz//

词源

源自中古法语 'courtier',意为'宫廷中的人',进一步源自拉丁语 'cohors'(意为'庭院'或'随从')。

noun

❶ 指在古代或现代宫廷中侍奉君主或贵族的官员或随从,通常负责礼仪、娱乐或政治事务。

“The king was surrounded by his loyal courtiers during the ceremony.”

(国王在仪式上被忠诚的朝臣们围绕着。)

“Courtiers often competed for the monarch's favor.”

(朝臣们常常争夺君主的宠信。)

同义词:attendants, retainers, nobles

常见短语

royal courtiers — 特指在王室宫廷中服务的朝臣,强调其与君主或王室的直接关系。

“The royal courtiers were known for their elaborate costumes.”

(王室朝臣以他们精致的服装而闻名。)