"duchess" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 公爵夫人
• 公爵女

Definition

公爵夫人是指擁有公爵頭銜的女性，可以是公爵的妻子，也可以是憑自身資格獲得此頭銜的女性。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

“Duchess” 為正式用詞，常用於歷史或皇室、貴族相關場合。平時生活少用。不要和 "duke"（公爵，男性）混淆，有時用來比喻優雅女性。

Examples

The duchess lives in a large castle.

**公爵夫人**住在一座大城堡裡。

She became a duchess after marrying the duke.

她嫁給公爵後成為了**公爵夫人**。

The duchess greeted the guests at the party.

**公爵夫人**在聚會上迎接了客人。

Everyone admired the elegance of the duchess at the royal banquet.

在皇家宴會上，所有人都讚嘆**公爵夫人**的優雅。

The duchess was known for her charity work in the community.

**公爵夫人**因在社區的慈善工作而聞名。

People in the village would often see the duchess walking her dogs in the garden.

村裡的人經常看到**公爵夫人**在花園裡遛狗。