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"patrician" in Chinese (Simplified)

贵族

Definition

贵族是指出身于高贵或上层阶级家庭的人,尤其指古罗马的贵族,也可以指有贵族气质的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“贵族”多用于正式、文学或历史语境,尤其描述古罗马上层阶级。现代也可指有高贵气质的人。常与“平民”相对。

Examples

In ancient Rome, only patricians could become senators.

在古罗马,只有**贵族**才能成为参议员。

Her family has patrician roots going back centuries.

她的家族拥有几个世纪的**贵族**血统。

He looked like a patrician in his elegant suit.

他穿着优雅的西装,看起来像个**贵族**。

Even though the city changed, the old patrician families still hold much power.

尽管城市变了,老**贵族**家族依然掌握着大权。

She has a patrician air about her, calm and dignified.

她有着一种**贵族**气质,冷静而高贵。

That art collection belonged to a prominent patrician who loved culture.

那组艺术品曾属于一位热爱文化的著名**贵族**。