
好词典

源自拉丁语 'palatinus',意为'与宫殿有关的',来自 'palatium'(宫殿)。
❶ 指与宫殿或王权有关的,尤指古代罗马或中世纪欧洲与皇帝、国王宫殿相关的。
“The palatine chapel was adorned with gold and precious stones.”
(这座宫廷礼拜堂装饰着黄金和宝石。)
“He held the title of palatine count in the Holy Roman Empire.”
(他拥有神圣罗马帝国中宫廷伯爵的头衔。)
❶ 指拥有特殊权力或地位的贵族,尤指中世纪欧洲某些地区的高级官员或领主。
“The palatine ruled over the province with considerable autonomy.”
(这位宫廷伯爵以相当大的自治权统治着该省。)
“As a palatine, he had the authority to administer justice in the region.”
(作为领主,他有权在该地区行使司法权。)
Count Palatine — 指中世纪欧洲某些地区的高级贵族头衔,拥有特殊的行政或司法权力。
“The Count Palatine of the Rhine was a powerful figure in the Holy Roman Empire.”
(莱茵宫廷伯爵是神圣罗马帝国中的一位权势人物。)