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squires

/ˈskwaɪərz/ /skwaɪrz/

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noun

侍从，扈从。

A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.

Examples :

"The young squire diligently polished the knight's armor. "

那个年轻的侍从勤奋地擦拭着骑士的盔甲。

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noun

乡绅，士绅

A title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See esquire.

Examples :

"In the medieval kingdom, the hierarchy progressed from commoners to gentlemen, then to squires, and finally to knights. "

在中世纪王国里，社会等级从平民逐渐上升到乡绅，然后是准骑士，最后是骑士。

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noun

侍从，扈从

A male attendant on a great personage.

Examples :

"The king arrived at the tournament, followed by his loyal squires carrying his armor and weapons. "

国王抵达比武场，身后跟着他忠诚的侍从，他们 carrying 着他的盔甲和武器。

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侍从，护花使者

A devoted attendant or follower of a lady; a beau.

Examples :

"At the summer garden party, Miss Eleanor was never without her squires, each eager to fetch her lemonade or carry her parasol. "

在夏日花园派对上，埃莉诺小姐身边总是围着几位护花使者，他们殷勤地为她取柠檬水，或是帮她撑阳伞。

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noun

乡绅，地方绅士。

A title of office and courtesy. See under esquire.

Examples :

"While traditionally knights had squires, these days "squires" is often used as a courtesy title for respected community members at ceremonial events. "

虽然传统上骑士会有侍从，但如今“乡绅”一词常常被用作一种礼貌性的称谓，用于在仪式活动中尊称受人尊敬的社区成员。

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noun

乡绅，先生。

Term of address to an equal.

Examples :

""Well, squires, shall we order pizza for lunch?" "

好吧，各位先生，我们午饭点披萨怎么样？

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verb

侍从，服侍.

To attend as a squire.

Examples :

"The teaching assistant squires the professor, carrying her books and assisting with classroom setup before each lecture. "

助教服侍教授，每次讲课前帮她拿书，并协助布置教室。

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verb

侍奉，护卫.

To attend as a beau, or gallant, for aid and protection.

Examples :

"During the school dance, John tried to squire Sarah, hoping to protect her from the crowded dance floor and keep her company. "

在学校舞会上，约翰试图侍奉和护卫莎拉，希望保护她不受拥挤舞池的碰撞，并陪伴着她。

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noun

角尺，曲尺，矩。

A ruler; a carpenter's square; a measure.

Examples :

"The carpenter used three squires to ensure the wooden frame was perfectly rectangular. "

木匠用了三个角尺，确保木框是完美的矩形。