Grammar Note
duke 的复数形式为 dukes；阴性对应词为 duchess。
公爵
dukes — plural of duke
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公爵
a nobleman of the highest rank, especially in Britain; the male ruler of a duchy or small state; the title held by such a nobleman
The duke ruled the small territory with fairness and wisdom.
公爵公正而明智地统治着这片小小的领地。
公爵领地的男性统治者(女性相当于公爵夫人)
The male ruler of a duchy (female equivalent: duchess).
公爵的头衔
The title of a duke.
英国最高等级的贵族
a British peer of the highest rank
小国的君主
The sovereign of a small state.
She was invited to the palace ball where the duke greeted every guest personally.
她被邀请参加宫廷舞会，公爵亲自迎接每一位宾客。
In some countries, the title of duke is inherited by the eldest son.
在某些国家，公爵的头衔由长子继承。
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duke 的复数形式为 dukes；阴性对应词为 duchess。
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