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earls

UK //ɜːlz//US //ɜːrlz//

词源

源自古英语 'eorl',意为 '战士' 或 '贵族',后演变为指代伯爵这一爵位。

noun

❶ earl 的复数形式,指英国的伯爵爵位,属于贵族头衔,地位低于公爵但高于子爵。

“The earls gathered at the royal court for the ceremony.”

(伯爵们聚集在皇家宫廷参加仪式。)

“Several earls opposed the king's decision.”

(几位伯爵反对国王的决定。)

同义词:nobles, aristocrats, lords

常见短语

earls and dukes — 指伯爵和公爵,用来泛指英国的高等贵族阶层。

“The meeting was attended by earls and dukes from across the kingdom.”

(来自王国各地的伯爵和公爵参加了这次会议。)