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Knighting Meaning in English

word · lemma: knight

ˈnaɪt
NYT-ing
nˈaɪtɪŋ
NYT-ing

释义

The act or ceremony of giving someone the title of knight, often by a king or queen.

用法与细微差别

Mostly historical or ceremonial; rarely used outside royal or British contexts. Often heard in reference to the British honours system ('knighting by the Queen'). Not used as a verb in everyday speech; 'to knight' is more common.

例句

The knighting took place in the castle.

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He dreamed of his own knighting since he was a boy.

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The king performed the knighting ceremony with a sword.

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His knighting was broadcast live on TV for everyone to see.

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After his knighting, he became Sir James.

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The tradition of knighting has lasted for many centuries.

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