equites

/ˈɛkwɪtiːz/

Meanings

noun

骑士，骑兵。

A member of the equestrian order (Latin: ordo equester), the lower of the two aristocratic classes of Ancient Rome, ranking below the patricians.

Examples :

"During the Roman Republic, the equites were often wealthy businessmen and landowners who, while below the patricians in social rank, held considerable power and influence in the Roman economy. "

在罗马共和国时期，骑士阶层( equites )通常是富有的商人和地主。他们在社会地位上低于贵族，但在罗马经济中拥有相当大的权力和影响力。

Related Words

patricians noun

/pəˈtrɪʃənz/ /peɪˈtrɪʃənz/

贵族，世家大族。

"In ancient Rome, the patricians held significant power and influence, controlling the Senate and often leading the government. "

在古罗马，贵族掌握着巨大的权力和影响力，控制着元老院，并且经常领导政府。

aristocratic adjective

/ˌæɹɪstəˈkɹætɪk/

贵族的，有贵族派头的。

"An aristocratic constitution."

一种具有贵族倾向的宪法。

considerable noun

/kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/

考量，考虑事项。

"The teacher emphasized that the considerable of student opinions about the new project was essential before making a decision. "

老师强调，在做决定之前，考量学生们对新项目的意见至关重要。

businessmen noun

/ˈbɪznəsmən/ /ˈbɪznɪsmən/

商人，生意人

"The businessmen in suits negotiated the deal over lunch. "

穿着西装的生意人在午餐时谈判达成了协议。

equestrian noun

/ɪˈkwɛstriən/ /iˈkwɛstriən/

骑手，马术运动员

"The equestrian showed off her skills during the school's annual horse show. "

那位骑手在学校一年一度的马术表演中展示了她的精湛技艺。

ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

古人，老人

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

这位年迈的图书管理员以她渊博的历史知识而闻名。

classes noun

/klasɪz/ /klɑːsɪz/ /kleəsɪz/

类别，种类，班级

"Often used to imply membership of a large class."

通常用来暗示属于一个大的类别。

ranking verb

/ˈɹænk.ɪŋ/

学生们正在把书架上的书按类别排好，一行一行地排列着。

influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

影响，影响力

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

我对他完全没有影响力。

landowners noun

/ˈlændˌoʊnərz/ /ˈlændˌoʊnərs/

地主，土地所有者

"The landowners near the city often sell their produce at the farmers' market. "

城市附近的地主经常在农贸市场出售他们的农产品。

wealthy noun

/ˈwɛl.θi/

富人，有钱人。

"The wealthy businessman donated a large sum of money to the school. "

那位富有的商人向学校捐赠了一大笔钱。

republic noun

[ɹɪˈpʌblɪk]

共和国，民主国。

"The United States is a republic; the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a constitutional monarchy."

美国是一个共和国；而大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国则是一个君主立宪制国家。