"thanes" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 贵族 (苏格兰古代头衔)

Definition

在中世纪的苏格兰，thanes 指的是重要的土地拥有者或领主，类似于男爵，由国王授予土地。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于历史、文学或学术语境，尤其出现在莎士比亚《麦克白》中（如“考德尔贵族”）。现代日常交流中极少使用，仅用于苏格兰历史。

Examples

The thanes supported the Scottish king in battle.

**贵族们**在战斗中支持了苏格兰国王。

Many thanes owned large areas of land.

许多**贵族**拥有大量土地。

Shakespeare wrote about thanes in his play Macbeth.

莎士比亚在《麦克白》中写到了**贵族**。

In medieval times, the thanes were trusted to govern their lands fairly.

在中世纪，人们信任**贵族们**公正地管理土地。

The meeting hall was filled with powerful thanes discussing the kingdom’s future.

会议大厅挤满了强大的**贵族**，他们在讨论王国的未来。

Legends say the loyalty of the thanes shaped Scotland’s destiny.

传说中，**贵族**的忠诚决定了苏格兰的命运。