请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 dignitary
释义
dignitarydig‧ni‧ta‧ry /ˈdɪɡnətəri $ -teri/ noun (plural dignitaries) [countable] Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • Foreign dignitaries from 20 countries were invited to attend.
  • Italy's president will be there, with foreign dignitaries including the Prince of Wales.
  • Most of the local dignitaries attended the event.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • CI5 took the responsibility for ensuring that no harm came to, or from, those ill-favoured dignitaries.
  • Earl Robert kept the two monastic dignitaries one on either side of him, with Hugh at Herluin's other side.
  • In the water, Navy SEALs conducted mock attacks near Broadway Pier, where dignitaries watched the ships steam past.
  • Kathy was there, and Tony Carbo, and a happy-looking assembly of dignitaries in pin-stripes and starched blue shirts.
  • Some Honor Guard members will escort dignitaries at the inauguration and the White House reviewing stand.
  • The dignitaries who ride them are scarcely less gorgeously attired.
  • They paused a while to let a fleet of barges, packed with city dignitaries, sweep by as stately as swans.
Thesaurus
Longman Language Activatoran important person
an important person has a lot of power or influence: · The school is having some very important visitors next week.· Several important politicians are calling for a change in the laws on gun control.
: leading scientist/politician/company etc a scientist, politician etc who is well-known and successful, and who usually has a lot of influence: · She was one of America's leading athletes.· Some of the world's leading politicians will be meeting in Geneva to discuss disarmament.leading light (=one of the most important and active people in an organization): · Debbie was one of the leading lights in the drama club.
important and having a lot of influence especially in politics or business: · Jacobson's one of the most influential people in New York.· The program has gained the support of several influential businessmen.influential in doing something: · Various groups were influential in shaping public policy.highly influential: · a highly influential member of Hong Kong's banking community
a very important, famous, or powerful person who is treated with special attention and respect: · The First Lady is expected to be among the many VIPs attending tonight.· The pair had their meeting in the VIP lounge (=room for important people) at Heathrow airport.
important, well-known, and respected in politics, business, education etc: · Daguerre was a prominent Mexico City lawyer.· The conference was attended by both government officials and prominent academics.· Politicians who are prominent in public life may be at risk from terrorism.
someone who is important because they have a lot of power and experience in a particular business or job: · Intellectual heavyweights will be debating what is one of the most important issues or our time.
someone who has an important position in society or in an organization such as a church or government: · Italy's president will be there, with foreign dignitaries including the Prince of Wales.· Most of the local dignitaries attended the event.
: valued friend/worker/customer etc someone who is considered important because they provide a lot of support, business, service etc - used especially in advertisements and business contexts: · I had a letter from William, one of my most valued friends.· The most valued workers in the factory are the technicians.· The company is offering discount to its valued customers.
WORD SETS
accession, nounaccredited, adjectiveaide, nounambassador, nounapparatchik, nounarchduke, nounassemblyman, nounassemblywoman, nounattaché, nounbadge, nounborough council, nouncaliph, nounchamberlain, nounchancellery, nounchancellor, nounChancellor of the Exchequer, nounchieftain, nouncity fathers, nouncity planning, nouncivil servant, nounclerk, nounclerk of works, nounCllr, commissioner, nouncomptroller, nouncongressman, nouncongresswoman, nounconsul, nounconsulate, nouncoroner, nouncouncillor, nouncouncilman, nouncouncilwoman, nouncourtier, nouncrown, nouncrown, verbcrowned head, nounCrown Prince, nounCrown Princess, nounCustoms and Excise, noun-cy, suffixczar, nounczarina, noundeputy, noundictator, noundignitary, noundiplomat, noundiplomatic, adjectivediplomatic corps, noundiplomatic immunity, noundispatch box, noundispensation, noun-dom, suffixdossier, noundrug czar, nounducal, adjectiveduchess, nounduchy, nounduke, noundukedom, nounelder statesman, nounembassy, nounemirate, nounemissary, nounemperor, nounempress, nounEurocrat, nounfigurehead, nounForeign Office, the, governor, nounGovernor-General, noungovernorship, noungubernatorial, adjectivehack, nounHome Secretary, nounimpeach, verbinaugurate, verbincumbency, nounincumbent, nounkhalif, nounkhan, nounlegate, nounlegation, nounlegislator, nounlocal council, nounlord, nounLord, nounmandarin, nounmarshal, nounmayor, nounmayoralty, nounmayoress, nounmember, nounMember of Parliament, nounMEP, nounMI5, nounMI6, nounminister, nounministerial, adjectiveminister of state, nounmission, nounmole, nounmonarch, nounmonitor, nounmotorcade, nounMP, nounNo. 10, occupy, verb-ocrat, suffixoffice, nounoffice holder, nounofficer, nounofficial, nounofficial, adjectiveofficialdom, nounofficialese, nounoverlord, nounpalace, nounpatriarchal, adjectivepatrician, adjectivePharaoh, nounplenipotentiary, nounPM, nounpost, verbposting, nounpotentate, nounPPS, nounprefect, nounpremier, nounpres., presidency, nounpresident, nounpresident-elect, nounpresidential, adjectivepress secretary, nounpretender, nounPrime Minister, nounprince, nounprince consort, nounprincess, nounproconsul, nounproconsulate, nounProvost, nounpublic servant, nounquango, nounqueen, nounqueenly, adjectiveQueen Mother, nounrajah, nounred tape, nounreeve, nounreign, nounreign, verbreshuffle, nounroyal, adjectiveroyal, nounroyalty, nounruler, nounsecretary, nounsenator, nounShah, nounsheriff, nounshogun, nounsovereign, nounsoviet, nounstatesman, nounsuccession, nounsultan, nounsultana, nountechnocrat, nountown clerk, nountown council, nountribune, nountriumvirate, nountroika, nountsar, nountsarina, nountzar, nountzarina, nounundersecretary, nounvice-president, nounviceroy, nounvizier, nounVP, nounwalkabout, nounwatchdog, nounwhip, nounWhite House, noun
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· The mayor and civic dignitaries met us in a blaze of colour at Bow Bridge with the usual greetings and pleasantries.
· Just one Berlin politician, not even the Bürgermeister, and without any supporting foreign dignitary to pull the crowd.· That is to do what the Royal Family has always done supremely well, to meet foreign dignitaries as Britain's ambassadors.
· Delegates from 165 local committees have been invited to attend as have other local and national dignitaries.· During the reception, which was followed by dinner and a dance, she was eulogized by local dignitaries.· Every one, station staff, local dignitaries and even the press looked very smart ... everyone that is, except for me!· So did cabinet secretaries, members of Congress, two former governors, current state officials, and scores of local dignitaries.· After a short pause to watch us, she passed on surrounded by the Lord Lieutenant of Dorset and other local dignitaries.· This involves vehicle and foot patrols, public displays, and meeting local dignitaries as well as visiting places of work and schools.
· After a short pause to watch us, she passed on surrounded by the Lord Lieutenant of Dorset and other local dignitaries.· Beside him sit the other island dignitaries, the representatives of each of the six communities into which the island is divided.· The 15,000 guests are mainly press and broadcast journalists, investors, tour operators, politicians and other dignitaries and their partners.
VERB
· A visiting dignitary on the quiet lonely street.· They ask visiting businessmen and dignitaries if they have any spare books.· Him showing visiting dignitaries the squadron of MiG fighters at Entebbe.
someone who has an important official position SYN  VIP:  Flowers were presented to visiting dignitaries.
随便看

 

英语词典包含52748条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/12/23 17:03:42