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kingly

UK //ˈkɪŋli//US //ˈkɪŋli//

词源

源自中古英语 'kingly',由 'king'(国王)和 '-ly'(形容词后缀)组成,意为“像国王一样的”。

adjective

❶ 形容像国王一样的,具有国王般的威严、高贵或慷慨的品质。

“He greeted his guests with a kingly grace.”

(他以国王般的优雅迎接了他的客人。)

“The kingly robes were adorned with gold and jewels.”

(国王般的长袍上装饰着黄金和珠宝。)

同义词:royal, regal, majestic, noble, princely

常见短语

kingly manner — 指像国王一样高贵或威严的举止或态度。

“He addressed the crowd in a kingly manner.”

(他以国王般的姿态向人群发表了讲话。)