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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')。
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。)
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。)