
好词典

源自阿拉伯语 'shaykh'(شيخ),意为‘长者’或‘领袖’,后通过波斯语和土耳其语传入欧洲语言。
❶ 指阿拉伯国家或穆斯林社会中具有权威地位的男性领袖或酋长,通常因其财富、学识或宗教地位而受人尊敬。
“The sheikh welcomed the foreign diplomats to his palace.”
(这位酋长在他的宫殿里欢迎外国外交官。)
“Sheikh Ahmed is known for his generous donations to local charities.”
(艾哈迈德酋长以对当地慈善机构的慷慨捐赠而闻名。)
Sheikhdom — 指由酋长统治的地区或国家,常见于阿拉伯半岛的一些国家。
“The sheikhdom has maintained its independence for centuries.”
(这个酋长国几个世纪以来一直保持独立。)