| 单词 | knighthood |
| 释义 | knighthood (naɪthʊd ) Word forms: knighthoods countable noun A knighthood is a title that is given to a man by a British king or queen for his achievements or his service to his country. A man who has been given a knighthood can put ' Sir' in front of his name instead of ' Mr'. You have to work for that knighthood. Collocations: receive a knighthood He transformed the social standing of theatre, and was the first actor to receive a knighthood. Times, Sunday Times To top it all, he was tipped to receive a knighthood. Times, Sunday Times Unusually he did not retire until the age of 70, and was the only holder of the post to receive a knighthood. Times, Sunday Times He did receive a knighthood this year, but for the most part his name remains unknown to the masses who use his creation every day. Globe and Mail Why should somebody receive a knighthood for being able to control a golf ball, or score a goal, or manage a team that wins a league or a cup? Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 爵士称号及身份英国的 Japanese: ナイト爵位 |
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