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fealty

UK //ˈfiːəlti//US //ˈfiːəlti//

词源

源自中古英语 feaute,古法语 feauté,最终来自拉丁语 fidelitas(忠诚)。

noun

❶ 封建制度下臣民对领主宣誓效忠的义务,强调忠诚与服从的正式承诺。现代引申为对原则或人物的坚定忠诚。

“The vassal swore fealty to his lord in exchange for protection.”

(封臣向领主宣誓效忠以换取庇护。)

“Her fealty to the company never wavered, even during difficult times.”

(即使公司处境艰难,她对公司的忠诚也从未动摇。)

同义词:allegiance, loyalty, fidelity

常见短语

oath of fealty — 正式宣誓效忠的仪式或承诺,常见于中世纪欧洲封建体系。

“The new mayor took an oath of fealty to the city charter.”

(新任市长宣誓效忠城市宪章。)