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squire
UK //ˈskwaɪə(r)//US //ˈskwaɪər//
词源
源自中古英语 'squier'，来自古法语 'esquier'，意为'盾牌持有者'，最终源自拉丁语 'scutarius'（与盾牌相关）。
noun
❶ 中世纪欧洲的年轻贵族，通常是骑士的随从或侍从，负责协助骑士穿戴盔甲和照料马匹。
“The young squire polished his master's armor before the tournament.”
（年轻的侍从在比赛前为他的主人擦拭盔甲。）
“As a squire, he learned the skills of combat and chivalry.”
（作为侍从，他学习了战斗和骑士精神的技能。）
❶ 现代英国对乡村地主或乡绅的尊称，尤其指拥有大片土地的人。
“The local squire hosted a grand hunt on his estate.”
（当地的乡绅在他的庄园举办了一场盛大的狩猎活动。）
“Squire Jones was known for his generosity to the village.”
（琼斯乡绅以对村庄的慷慨而闻名。）
同义词:attendant, esquire, landowner, gentleman
verb
❶ 陪伴或护送某人，尤指女性，通常带有礼貌或殷勤的态度。
“He squired the lady to her carriage after the ball.”
（舞会后，他护送那位女士到她的马车。）
“The actor was squired around the city by his fans.”
（那位演员被他的粉丝们护送着游览城市。）
同义词:escort, accompany, attend
常见短语
squire of dames — 指殷勤陪伴女性的男士，尤指在社交场合中表现得彬彬有礼的人。
“He was known as a squire of dames, always charming and attentive to the ladies.”
（他以殷勤陪伴女性而闻名，总是对女士们彬彬有礼且体贴。）