"marquis" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 侯爵

Definition

侯爵是某些欧洲国家中的贵族头衔，级别低于公爵，高于伯爵。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

‘侯爵’主要用于历史或贵族相关的语境，很少在现代生活中出现。女性对应头衔是‘侯爵夫人’。

Examples

The marquis lived in a large castle.

这位**侯爵**住在一座大城堡里。

A marquis has a high rank in the nobility.

**侯爵**在贵族中地位很高。

The family title was passed down to the new marquis.

家族头衔传给了新**侯爵**。

People were fascinated by the mysterious marquis at the party.

人们都被派对上那位神秘的**侯爵**所吸引。

After the revolution, the old marquis lost all his lands.

革命后，这位年老的**侯爵**失去了所有土地。

Have you read the story about the marquis and the secret garden?

你读过关于**侯爵**和秘密花园的故事吗？