| 单词 | gentry |
| 释义 | gentry (once / 1048 pages) n The gentry are the powerful members of society. In the United Kingdom, where there are still kings and queens and dukes and duchesses, the gentry are the people who rank just below the nobility. Gentry can also refer to the important people in any field. The gentry of rock 'n' roll would include icons like Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley. The gentry of Hollywood are the stars everyone recognizes, the faces you constantly see on magazine covers, starring in movies, and making TV appearances. The gentry of New York society are the people who make major donations to art museums and hospitals and are A-list invitees to all the big fundraisers and cultural events. WORD FAMILYgentry: gentries USAGE EXAMPLESGentry said Houston’s offense is fueled by Harden’s abilities as a playmaker. The Guardian(Dec 17, 2016) “I thought we played well the first half. I thought we competed, did a good job,” Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said. Washington Times(Dec 11, 2016) Gentry says Schultz was arrested Tuesday, and remains held without bond in the county jail. Washington Times(Dec 08, 2016) n the most powerful members of a society Syn|Hypo|Hyper aristocracy landed gentry, squirearchy the gentry who own land (considered as a class) upper class, upper crust the class occupying the highest position in the social hierarchy |
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