squire

skwaiә

n. young nobleman attendant on a knight
n. an English country landowner
n. a man who attends or escorts a woman

n. 乡绅, 大地主, 治安官
vt. 随侍, 护卫
vi. 当乡绅

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使用频率

squire 源自拉丁语 scutarius，意指“盾牌持有者”。可以联想到古代的骑士和他们的随从，这些随从常常是年轻的贵族学徒。

例句

1. The young squire was eager to learn the ways of a knight.

那个年轻的侍从渴望学习骑士的方式。

2. In the old days, a squire often helped his master on the battlefield.

在古代，侍从常常在战场上帮助他的主人。

3. The squire organized a feast to celebrate the victory of his lord.

侍从为庆祝他的领主的胜利而组织了一场盛宴。