"duchy" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 公国

Definition

由公爵或女公爵统治的领土或地区。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多为历史或正式用语，通常指欧洲中世纪的领地，如“康沃尔公国”。区别于“王国”（由国王/女王统治）。

Examples

He inherited a large duchy from his father.

他从父亲那里继承了一个大的**公国**。

The duchy was famous for its beautiful castles.

这个**公国**以美丽的城堡闻名。

A duchy is ruled by a duke or duchess.

**公国**由公爵或女公爵统治。

The duchy of Burgundy played a big role in European history.

勃艮第**公国**在欧洲历史上有重要作用。

Many old English laws still apply in the duchy of Cornwall.

许多英国旧法律至今仍适用于康沃尔**公国**。

Back then, each duchy had its own rules and traditions.

那时，每个**公国**都有自己的规则和传统。