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eunuch

UK //ˈjuːnək//US //ˈjuːnək//

词源

源自希腊语 'eunoukhos',由 'eunē'(床)和 'ekhein'(持有)组成,字面意思是“床的守护者”。

noun

❶ 指被阉割的男性,尤指古代宫廷中侍奉皇室或被任命为官员的阉人。历史上常见于中国、中东等地区的宫廷制度中。

“In ancient China, eunuchs often held significant power in the imperial court.”

(在古代中国,宦官常常在朝廷中掌握重要权力。)

“The young boy was made a eunuch to serve in the palace.”

(这个男孩被阉割成为宦官,在宫中服务。)

同义词:castrato, courtier, servant

常见短语

palace eunuch — 特指在皇宫中服务的宦官,通常与宫廷政治和权力斗争相关。

“The palace eunuch played a key role in the emperor's decision-making.”

(这位宫廷宦官在皇帝的决策中起到了关键作用。)