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investiture

UK //ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃə//US //ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər//

词源

源自中古拉丁语 'investitura',由 'investire'(授予、赋予)和名词后缀 '-tura' 构成,原意为“授予权力或职位的正式行为”。

noun

❶ 指正式授予某人职位、权力或荣誉的仪式,常见于君主制国家或宗教场合,象征权力的正式转移或认可。

“The investiture of the new king was held in the ancient cathedral.”

(新国王的授职仪式在这座古老的大教堂举行。)

“She attended the investiture ceremony where her father received a knighthood.”

(她参加了父亲被授予爵士头衔的授勋仪式。)

同义词:inauguration, induction, installation, coronation, conferment

常见短语

investiture ceremony — 指正式授予职位或荣誉的仪式,通常包含象征性的物品授予(如权杖、徽章等)。

“The investiture ceremony for the new ambassador was held at the presidential palace.”

(新任大使的授职仪式在总统府举行。)