"courtesans" in Chinese (Simplified)
Definition
历史上，尤其在欧洲和亚洲，指为权贵男性提供陪伴、娱乐、谈话，有时还包括浪漫或性关系的女性，通常以获得经济支持为交换。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Courtesans”是一个历史用语，多指高贵、受过良好教育的女性，常与宫廷、贵族相关。不要与“妓女”简单混淆，courtesans通常有社会影响力，并提供文化、智力陪伴。常用于正式、历史或文学语境。
Examples
In ancient times, courtesans often lived near the royal palace.
在古代，**妓女（courtesans）**常常住在王宫附近。
Many courtesans were famous for their beauty and intelligence.
许多**妓女（courtesans）**以美貌和智慧闻名。
Some powerful kings trusted their courtesans more than their advisors.
有些强大的国王比起顾问更信任自己的**妓女（courtesans）**。
Stories about courtesans show how much influence women could have in royal courts.
关于**妓女（courtesans）**的故事展现了女性在王室的影响力。
Many books and films depict the lives of courtesans in fascinating detail.
许多书籍和电影用迷人的细节描绘了**妓女（courtesans）**的生活。
It's interesting how courtesans could sometimes shape the history of entire kingdoms.
很有趣，**妓女（courtesans）**有时甚至能够改变整个王国的历史。