"marquess" in Chinese (Simplified)
侯爵
Definition
侯爵是欧洲一些国家中的贵族头衔,地位高于伯爵但低于公爵。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'侯爵' 多用于历史、小说或讨论欧洲贵族体系时。女性头衔是 '侯爵夫人'。注意与法语的 'marquis' 区分。
Examples
The marquess owns many lands in the country.
这位**侯爵**在乡下拥有许多土地。
The marquess attended the royal wedding.
**侯爵**参加了皇室婚礼。
My history book explains the duties of a marquess.
我的历史书解释了**侯爵**的职责。
After his father passed away, James became the new marquess.
詹姆斯父亲去世后,他成了新的**侯爵**。
The old castle belonged to a famous marquess centuries ago.
这座古堡几百年前属于一位著名的**侯爵**。
Have you ever read about the marquess in classic English novels?
你读过经典英文小说中的**侯爵**吗?