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patrician

UK //pəˈtrɪʃ.ən//US //pəˈtrɪʃ.ən//

词源

源自拉丁语 'patricius',意为'属于父亲的',指古罗马最早的贵族家族成员。

noun

❶ 指古罗马贵族阶层的成员,后来也泛指社会地位高、出身显赫的人。通常形容人有教养、举止优雅。

“The patricians held most of the political power in ancient Rome.”

(古罗马的贵族阶层掌握着大部分政治权力。)

“She carries herself with the grace of a patrician.”

(她的举止带着贵族般的优雅。)

❶ 作为形容词时,描述与贵族相关的特质,如高贵的、优雅的或精致的。

“Her patrician features were admired by many artists.”

(她高贵的面容受到许多艺术家的赞赏。)

“He spoke with a patrician accent that revealed his upbringing.”

(他说话带着贵族口音,透露出他的教养背景。)

同义词:aristocrat, noble, blue-blood, elite, gentleman

常见短语

patrician class — 指社会中的贵族阶层,特指古罗马或历史上其他社会的上层阶级。

“The patrician class controlled the senate in ancient Rome.”

(古罗马的贵族阶层控制着元老院。)