marquess
noun
UK/ˈmɑː.kwɪs/
US/ˈmɑːr.kwɪs/
Definitions of marquess noun
- Countable(可数名词)
A man holding a high social rank, specifically in the peerage.
侯爵
The marquess was highly esteemed within the aristocratic circles.
这位侯爵在贵族圈中备受尊崇。
He inherited the family title and became the new marquess.
他继承了家族的头衔，成为新任侯爵。
In that era, a marquess typically possessed vast lands and wealth.
在那个时代，侯爵通常拥有广阔的土地和财富。