lord
noun
Definitions of lord noun
- Countable(可數名詞)
a man of noble rank or high position in society.
貴族；勳爵
The lord was highly respected in society.
這位勳爵在社會上備受尊敬。
Many lords owned vast estates.
許多勳爵擁有廣闊的莊園。
In the Middle Ages, lords played a significant role in the feudal system.
在中世紀，勳爵在封建制度中扮演了重要角色。
- Countable(可數名詞)informal(非正式)
a person who has great power and influence in a particular field or activity.
（某領域的）權威；大亨；巨頭
He is regarded as a lord of the tech industry.
他被視為科技產業的大亨。
She is known as a lord of the fashion world.
她被譽為時尚界的權威。
The legendary agent was a lord of the entertainment industry.
這位傳奇經紀人是娛樂產業的巨頭。
verb
Phrases of lord verb
- lord it over someone
To act in a superior manner, behaving as if one has authority over another and the right to control them.
對（某人）頤指氣使，對（某人）發號施令。
• Since his promotion, he has started to lord it over his colleagues.
自從他升職後，就開始對同事頤指氣使。
Idioms
- your lord and master
Used to refer to a person who has authority over you, or to one's husband.
主人，丈夫
• "I must get home early today; your lord and master is waiting," she said jokingly.
「我今天必須早點回家；你的主人正在等著，」她開玩笑地說。
- Lord knows
An expression used to indicate that the speaker does not know or is uncertain about something.
天知道
• Lord knows why they made that decision.
天知道他們為什麼做出那個決定。
- (oh) Lord
An exclamation used to express surprise, shock, or concern.
天啊
• Oh Lord, I've forgotten my keys at home!
天啊，我把鑰匙忘在家裡了！