"archdukes" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 大公

Definition

大公是王室中的男性成员，地位仅次于国王或皇帝，特别是在奥地利和一些其他欧洲国家。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

主要用于历史或欧洲语境，特别指奥地利。单数为“archduke”，复数为“archdukes”。女性为“archduchess”。这个词在皇室或历史话题之外很少见。

Examples

The archdukes lived in a large palace in Vienna.

**大公**住在维也纳的一座大宫殿里。

Many archdukes attended the grand royal event.

许多**大公**参加了盛大的王室活动。

The archdukes were known for their richness and power.

**大公**以其财富和权力而闻名。

During the ball, the archdukes discussed matters of state in private.

舞会期间，**大公**私下讨论了国家事务。

Few people today know much about the lives of the old archdukes.

如今很少有人了解旧时**大公**的生活。

It was the murder of one of the archdukes that sparked World War I.

正是一位**大公**的遇刺引发了第一次世界大战。