
好词典

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。
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。)
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。)