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diwan

UK //dɪˈwɑːn//US //dɪˈwɑːn//

词源

源自波斯语 'dīvān',意为'登记册'或'办公室',后演变为指官员或厅堂。通过阿拉伯语传入奥斯曼土耳其语和其他东方语言。

noun

❶ 指东方国家(如奥斯曼帝国、波斯等)的政府高级官员或大臣,通常负责行政或财政事务。

“The diwan was responsible for collecting taxes in the province.”

(这位大臣负责在该省征收税款。)

“The sultan consulted his diwan before making important decisions.”

(苏丹在做出重要决定前会咨询他的大臣们。)

❶ 指东方国家中用于接待宾客或举行正式会议的厅堂或房间,通常装饰华丽。

“The guests were received in the luxurious diwan of the palace.”

(客人们在宫殿豪华的接待厅中受到款待。)

“The diwan was adorned with intricate carpets and cushions.”

(这个厅堂装饰着精美的地毯和靠垫。)

同义词:minister, official, chamber, hall

常见短语

diwan-i-am — 指莫卧儿帝国时期的公共接见大厅,皇帝在此接见臣民和外国使节。

“The emperor held court in the Diwan-i-Am every morning.”

(皇帝每天早晨在公共接见大厅主持朝政。)

diwan-i-khas — 指莫卧儿帝国时期的私人接见厅,皇帝在此接见重要官员和贵宾。

“Important state matters were discussed in the Diwan-i-Khas.”

(重要的国家事务在私人接见厅中讨论。)