"patrician" in Chinese (Simplified)
贵族
Definition
贵族是指出身于高贵或上层阶级家庭的人,尤其指古罗马的贵族,也可以指有贵族气质的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“贵族”多用于正式、文学或历史语境,尤其描述古罗马上层阶级。现代也可指有高贵气质的人。常与“平民”相对。
Examples
In ancient Rome, only patricians could become senators.
在古罗马,只有**贵族**才能成为参议员。
Her family has patrician roots going back centuries.
她的家族拥有几个世纪的**贵族**血统。
He looked like a patrician in his elegant suit.
他穿着优雅的西装,看起来像个**贵族**。
Even though the city changed, the old patrician families still hold much power.
尽管城市变了,老**贵族**家族依然掌握着大权。
She has a patrician air about her, calm and dignified.
她有着一种**贵族**气质,冷静而高贵。
That art collection belonged to a prominent patrician who loved culture.
那组艺术品曾属于一位热爱文化的著名**贵族**。