"courtiers" in Chinese (Simplified)
朝臣
Definition
朝臣是指在皇室宫廷工作的人，通常为国王或王后服务或提供建议。他们往往有影响力，并在宫廷中扮演重要角色。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于历史或文学中描述皇室宫廷。'朝臣' 既可能是顾问，也可能带有讨好上层的含义，现代不适用于普通公务员。
Examples
The king's courtiers wore beautiful clothes.
国王的**朝臣**穿着漂亮的衣服。
Many courtiers gathered to greet the queen.
许多**朝臣**聚集在一起迎接女王。
The courtiers listened carefully to the royal announcement.
**朝臣**们认真听取了皇室的公告。
The courtiers competed for the king's attention during dinner.
**朝臣**们在晚宴时争相吸引国王注意。
Some courtiers were known for their clever advice, others just for flattery.
有些**朝臣**以聪明的建议闻名，有些只是以奉承著称。
The courtiers in that story always seem to be plotting something behind the scenes.
那部故事里的**朝臣**总是在幕后密谋些什么。