marquess
noun
UK/ˈmɑː.kwɪs/
US/ˈmɑːr.kwɪs/
Definitions of marquess noun
- Countable(可數名詞)
A man holding a high social rank, specifically in the peerage.
侯爵
The marquess was highly esteemed within the aristocratic circles.
這位侯爵在貴族圈中備受尊崇。
He inherited the family title and became the new marquess.
他繼承了家族的頭銜，成為新任侯爵。
In that era, a marquess typically possessed vast lands and wealth.
在那個時代，侯爵通常擁有廣闊的土地和財富。