marquis
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/ˈmɑːrkwɪs/
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/ˈmɑːkwɪs/
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聞名。
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.
侯爵是英國貴族中的突出人物。