"courtesans" in Chinese (Traditional)
Definition
歷史上,特別是在歐洲和亞洲,指為有權勢的男性提供陪伴、娛樂、談話,有時包括浪漫或性關係的女性,通常以獲得經濟支持為交換。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
“Courtesans”是歷史用語,通常指受過良好教育的女性,與皇宮貴族相關。不要簡單將其等同於“妓女”,因為courtesans也擁有社會影響力,提供文化或智力陪伴。多用於正式、歷史或文學語境。
Examples
In ancient times, courtesans often lived near the royal palace.
在古代,**妓女(courtesans)**常常住在王宮附近。
Many courtesans were famous for their beauty and intelligence.
許多**妓女(courtesans)**以美貌和智慧聞名。
Some powerful kings trusted their courtesans more than their advisors.
有些強大的國王比顧問更信任自己的**妓女(courtesans)**。
Stories about courtesans show how much influence women could have in royal courts.
有關**妓女(courtesans)**的故事展現出女性在皇宮中的影響力。
Many books and films depict the lives of courtesans in fascinating detail.
許多書籍和電影用迷人的細節描繪了**妓女(courtesans)**的生活。
It's interesting how courtesans could sometimes shape the history of entire kingdoms.
很有趣,**妓女(courtesans)**有時甚至能改變整個王國的歷史。