"archdukes" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 大公

Definition

大公是皇室中的男性成員，僅次於國王或皇帝，特別是在奧地利及其他歐洲國家。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

主要用於歷史或歐洲語境，特別指奧地利。單數為「archduke」，複數為「archdukes」。女性為「archduchess」。這個詞在皇室或歷史話題之外很少出現。

Examples

The archdukes lived in a large palace in Vienna.

**大公**住在維也納的一座大宮殿裡。

Many archdukes attended the grand royal event.

許多**大公**參加了盛大的皇室活動。

The archdukes were known for their richness and power.

**大公**以其財富和權力而聞名。

During the ball, the archdukes discussed matters of state in private.

在舞會期間，**大公**私下討論了國家事務。

Few people today know much about the lives of the old archdukes.

如今很少有人瞭解舊時**大公**的生活。

It was the murder of one of the archdukes that sparked World War I.

正是一位**大公**的遇刺引發了第一次世界大戰。