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eunuchs

UK //ˈjuːnɪks//US //ˈjuːnɪks//

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委以特殊职务的宦官。这类人因失去生育能力而被认为更忠诚可靠。

“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 emperor trusted his eunuchs to manage the inner palace affairs.”

(皇帝信任他的宦官们管理内宫事务。)

同义词:castrati, court officials, palace servants

常见短语

palace eunuchs — 特指在皇宫中服务的宦官,强调其在宫廷中的特殊身份和职责。

“Palace eunuchs were responsible for the emperor's personal safety.”

(宫廷宦官负责皇帝的人身安全。)