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squires

UK //ˈskwaɪəz//US //ˈskwaɪərz//

词源

源自中古英语 'squier',来自古法语 'esquier'(意为'盾牌持有者'),最终源于拉丁语 'scutarius'(与盾牌相关)。

noun

❶ 指中世纪时期为骑士服务的年轻贵族或侍从,负责照料骑士的装备和马匹,并学习骑士精神。

“The young squire polished his knight's armor before the tournament.”

(年轻的侍从在比赛前为骑士擦亮盔甲。)

“As a squire, he learned the skills of combat and chivalry.”

(作为侍从,他学习战斗技巧和骑士精神。)

同义词:attendant, page, esquire

verb

❶ 指作为侍从或随从陪伴某人,通常用于描述历史或文学中的场景。

“He squired the lady to the grand ball.”

(他作为随从护送那位女士参加盛大的舞会。)

“The young man squired his mentor around the castle.”

(这位年轻人作为侍从陪同他的导师在城堡里走动。)

同义词:escort, accompany, attend

常见短语

squire around — 指陪伴某人四处走动,通常带有正式或恭敬的意味。

“He squired the visiting diplomat around the city.”

(他陪同来访的外交官在城里四处参观。)