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scepter

UK //ˈseptə(r)//US //ˈseptər//

词源

源自拉丁语 'scēptrum',借自古希腊语 'σκῆπτρον'(skēptron),原意为“支撑的棍棒”或“权杖”。

noun

❶ 权杖,一种装饰华丽的短杖,象征君主或统治者的权威,通常在加冕典礼或正式场合中持有。

“The king held the golden scepter during the coronation ceremony.”

(国王在加冕典礼上手持金色权杖。)

“The queen's scepter was adorned with precious jewels.”

(女王的权杖上镶嵌着珍贵的宝石。)

同义词:staff, rod, wand

常见短语

wield the scepter — 执掌权杖,比喻掌握权力或统治权,常用于描述君主或领导者的权威。

“For decades, she wielded the scepter with wisdom and grace.”

(几十年来,她以智慧和优雅执掌大权。)