| 单词 | dignitary |
| 释义 | dignitary (once / 1804 pages) n A dignitary is a very important person (VIP), usually from another country. Major dignitaries from other countries might get to meet the President when they visit the U.S. If you see the word dignity in dignitary, it gives you a clue to its meaning. When we treat people with dignity, we're treating them with respect. Dignitaries get a lot of respect, because they're important and powerful people in their country — heads of state, ambassadors, and royalty are all dignitaries. It's not easy to become a dignitary: you'd better either be born into the right family or become a powerful person in some other way. WORD FAMILYdignitary: dignitaries USAGE EXAMPLESTrains rolled ceremonially Saturday night, while dignitaries toasted underground. Washington Times(Jan 01, 2017) On Sunday afternoons, it was frequently filled with professors, neighbors, visiting dignitaries and friends from around the world. New York Times(Dec 22, 2016) Former President Bill Clinton was among the dignitaries at his funeral. Reuters(Dec 16, 2016) n an important or influential (and often overbearing) person Syn|Hyper VIP, high muckamuck, high-up, panjandrum, very important person important person, influential person, personage a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events |
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