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lordships

UK //ˈlɔːdʃɪps//US //ˈlɔːrdʃɪps//

词源

源自中古英语 'lordship',由 'lord'(领主)和 '-ship'(表示状态或身份的后缀)组成,最早可追溯至古英语 'hlāfordscipe'。

noun

❶ 指对贵族或领主的尊称,尤指在英国对有爵位者的正式称呼,表示对拥有土地或权力者的敬意。

“Their lordships will attend the meeting tomorrow.”

(各位爵爷明天将出席会议。)

“The petition was presented to their lordships for approval.”

(请愿书已提交给各位爵爷审批。)

❶ 指领主或贵族的领地或管辖权,表示对某片土地或人民的统治权。

“The lordship of this region was passed down for generations.”

(这片区域的领主权世代相传。)

“He acquired the lordship over the island through marriage.”

(他通过婚姻获得了对该岛的领主权。)

同义词:nobility, authority, dominion

常见短语

Your Lordship — 对贵族或法官的尊称,用于正式场合表示尊敬。

“Your Lordship, the evidence has been submitted.”

(法官大人,证据已提交。)

their lordships — 用于集体称呼多位贵族或法官,常见于正式文件或公告中。

“Their lordships have reached a unanimous decision.”

(各位爵爷已达成一致决定。)