好词典

knighthood

UK //ˈnaɪt.hʊd//US //ˈnaɪt.hʊd//

词源

源自中古英语 knight + -hood(表示状态或性质的后缀),最早可追溯至古英语 cniht(意为青年或侍从)+ 后缀 -hād。

noun

❶ 骑士身份或头衔,指被君主授予骑士称号的荣誉地位,通常伴随特殊仪式和称号(如Sir)。

“He was awarded knighthood for his contributions to science.”

(他因对科学的贡献被授予骑士头衔。)

“Receiving knighthood is one of the highest honors in Britain.”

(获得骑士身份是英国的最高荣誉之一。)

❶ 骑士精神或品质,指体现勇气、荣誉感和绅士风度的行为准则。

“The story celebrates the ideals of knighthood and chivalry.”

(这个故事颂扬了骑士精神和侠义风范。)

“Modern knighthood focuses more on service than combat skills.”

(现代骑士精神更注重服务而非战斗技能。)

同义词:chivalry, honor, nobility

常见短语

order of knighthood — 骑士团,指由骑士组成的荣誉组织,通常有特定准入标准和仪式。

“The Order of the Garter is the oldest British order of knighthood.”

(嘉德骑士团是英国最古老的骑士团。)

achieve knighthood — 获得骑士身份,描述通过功绩或服务被授予骑士头衔的过程。

“After decades of charity work, he finally achieved knighthood.”

(经过数十年的慈善工作,他终于获得了骑士身份。)