"squire" in Chinese (Simplified)

侍从地主（旧时）

Definition

侍从是中世纪时协助骑士的年轻人，学习成为骑士；在英国历史语境下，也指乡村地主。

主要用于历史语境，如文学作品。现代英语中几乎不用，偶尔用来幽默地称呼乡绅。不要与“esquire”（先生，另一种正式称谓）混淆。

The squire helped the knight put on his armor.

**侍从**帮助骑士穿上盔甲。

A young boy trained to become a squire in the castle.

一个男孩在城堡里训练成为**侍从**。

The old squire owned much land in the village.

年老的**地主**在村里拥有很多土地。

He dreamed of serving as a squire and someday becoming a knight.

他梦想着成为**侍从**，有一天能成为骑士。

The local squire was known for his generosity in the countryside.

当地的**地主**以慷慨著称。

“Yes, squire, I’ll have that fixed right away,” the mechanic replied with a smile.

“好的，**老板**，我马上修好。”技工笑着答道。