courtier

'kɒ:tjә

Collins 1

n. an attendant at the court of a sovereign

n. 侍臣, 奉承者

Collins 星级

12,561

BNC 频率

19,122

使用频率

“courtier”由“court”（宫廷）和后缀“-ier”组成，表示与宫廷相关的人，通常指在宫廷服务的人。可以联想到“court”是法庭或宫廷的意思，表示这个词与权力中心有关。

例句

1. The courtier always tried to impress the king with his clever words.

那位宫廷侍臣总是试图用聪明的话语来给国王留下深刻印象。

2. Many courtiers competed for the queen's favor at the royal palace.

许多宫廷侍臣在皇宫中竞争以赢得女王的宠爱。

3. The courtier was known for his loyalty and service to the crown.

这位宫廷侍臣以对王室的忠诚和服务而闻名。