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Earls Meaning in English

word · lemma: earl

释义

An earl is a British nobleman of high rank, just below a marquess. 'Earls' is the plural form, referring to more than one earl.

用法与细微差别

Used mainly in historical or British contexts; 'earl' is not used for nobility outside the UK and Ireland. Usually appears in formal writing, history, or fiction about British aristocracy. Plural 'earls' rarely occurs outside discussions of different noblemen.

例句

The earls discussed politics behind closed doors.

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Several earls attended the royal ceremony.

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The king granted lands to the earls.

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Old stories often mention brave earls.

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In medieval England, powerful earls controlled huge areas of land.

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Few earls today actually have any political power.

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