"squire" em Chinese (Traditional)
侍從地主(舊時)
Definição
侍從是中世紀時協助騎士的年輕人,學習成為騎士;在英國歷史語境下,也指鄉村地主。
Notas de Uso (Chinese (Traditional))
主要用於歷史語境,如文學作品。現代英語中幾乎不用,偶爾用來幽默地稱呼鄉紳。不要和“esquire”(先生,另一種正式稱謂)混淆。
Exemplos
The squire helped the knight put on his armor.
**侍從**幫助騎士穿上盔甲。
A young boy trained to become a squire in the castle.
一個男孩在城堡裡訓練成為**侍從**。
The old squire owned much land in the village.
年老的**地主**在村裡擁有很多土地。
He dreamed of serving as a squire and someday becoming a knight.
他夢想成為**侍從**,有一天能成為騎士。
The local squire was known for his generosity in the countryside.
當地的**地主**以慷慨著稱。
“Yes, squire, I’ll have that fixed right away,” the mechanic replied with a smile.
“好的,**老闆**,我馬上修好。”技工笑著答道。