"eunuchs" in Chinese (Simplified)
太监宦官
Definition
被阉割的男性,常因社会或政治原因,尤其在历史上的皇宫或后宫中担任职位。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于历史、学术语境,现代很少用。最常指古代中国、中东和拜占庭等地区的官员,不用于现代人。
Examples
In ancient China, royal courts often employed eunuchs.
在古代中国,皇宫通常会雇佣**太监**。
Eunuchs played important roles in some empires.
**太监**在一些帝国中扮演了重要角色。
Many eunuchs lived in the palace with the king.
许多**太监**与国王一起住在宫殿里。
Some people think eunuchs had secret influence over royal decisions.
有人认为**太监**对皇家决定有秘密影响力。
It's fascinating how eunuchs shaped history in different cultures.
很有趣,**太监**如何在不同文化中影响了历史。
Back then, eunuchs could become very powerful officials.
那时候,**太监**有可能成为非常有权力的官员。