dignitary
意味: A person who holds a high rank or position of honour, especially in government, the church, or public life.
Dignitary implies a person of considerable standing and authority, typically encountered in ceremonial or formal contexts. The term is most frequently used in news reporting about state visits, official openings, and civic events. It collocates with 'visiting dignitary', 'foreign dignitary', 'church dignitary', and 'local dignitary'. The plural 'dignitaries' is especially common, denoting a group of important attendees.
例文
- Foreign dignitaries gathered at Westminster Abbey for the state funeral of the former prime minister. 各国要人齐聚威斯敏斯特教堂,出席前首相的国葬。Dignatarios extranjeros se congregaron en la abadía de Westminster para el funeral de Estado del antiguo primer ministro.各国の要人がウェストミンスター寺院に集まり、元首相の国葬に参列した。각국의 요인들이 웨스트민스터 사원에 모여 전 총리의 국장에 참석했다.
- The new hospital wing was officially opened by a local dignitary, the Lord Lieutenant of the county. 新医院大楼由一位地方要人——该郡的副总督——正式揭幕。La nueva ala del hospital fue inaugurada oficialmente por un dignatario local, el lord teniente del condado.新しい病院棟は地元の要人である州知事代理によって正式に開所された。새 병원동은 지역 요인인 해당 주의 총독 대리에 의해 공식적으로 개관되었다.
- Security was heightened across the capital as visiting dignitaries arrived for the international summit. 随着来访要人陆续抵达参加国际峰会,首都全城加强了安保。La seguridad se reforzó en toda la capital a medida que los dignatarios visitantes llegaban para la cumbre internacional.国際サミットに出席する来賓要人が到着するにつれ、首都全域で警備が強化された。국제 정상회의에 참석하는 방문 요인들이 도착하면서 수도 전역의 경비가 강화되었다.
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: political, media, ceremonial
トーン: respectful
起源と歴史
From Old French dignitaire, from Latin dignitarius meaning 'one holding a dignity or rank,' from dignitas (worthiness, rank), from dignus (worthy). Entered English in the 17th century.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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