marquis

🇺🇸 /ˈmɑːrkwɪs/ 🇬🇧 /ˈmɑːkwɪs/
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noun
R

A person of high social rank, below a count and above an earl, in some European countries.

The marquis was known for his generosity and kindness.

侯爵以他的慷慨和仁慈而闻名。

R

A person of high social rank, below a duke and above an earl, in the United Kingdom.

The marquis was a prominent figure in the British aristocracy.

侯爵是英国贵族中的杰出人物。

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n. 侯爵

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Plural marquises