"thanes" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 貴族 (蘇格蘭古代頭銜)

Definition

在中世紀的蘇格蘭，thane 是重要的土地擁有者或領主，類似於男爵，由國王授予土地。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多用於歷史、文學或學術場景，特別是在莎士比亞《馬克白》中（如“考德爾貴族”）。現代日常對話中極罕見，僅指蘇格蘭歷史。

Examples

The thanes supported the Scottish king in battle.

**貴族們**在戰鬥中支持了蘇格蘭國王。

Many thanes owned large areas of land.

許多**貴族**擁有大片土地。

Shakespeare wrote about thanes in his play Macbeth.

莎士比亞在《馬克白》中寫到了**貴族**。

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

在中世紀，人們信任**貴族們**公正地管理土地。

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

會議大廳裡塞滿了強大的**貴族**，他們在討論王國的未來。

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

傳說，**貴族**的忠誠塑造了蘇格蘭的命運。