patrician
US /pəˈtrɪʃ.ən/
UK /pəˈtrɪʃ.ən/
名词
贵族, 显贵
an aristocrat or nobleman
示例:
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In ancient Rome, the patricians were members of the upper class.
在古罗马，贵族是上层阶级的成员。
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He came from a long line of wealthy patricians.
他出身于一个富有的贵族世家。
形容词
贵族的, 显贵的
belonging to or characteristic of the aristocracy
示例:
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His manners were distinctly patrician, refined and elegant.
他的举止明显带有贵族气息，精致而优雅。
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The old mansion had a grand, almost patrician air about it.
这座古老的宅邸带有一种宏伟、近乎贵族的气息。