principality

英 [ˌprɪnsɪˈpæləti] 美 [ˌprɪnsɪˈpæləti]

n.  王公治理的国家; 公国; 侯国; 威尔士

复数:principalities

BNC.15592 / COCA.22600



牛津词典

noun

  1. 王公治理的国家;公国;侯国
    a country that is ruled by a prince
    1. the principality of Monaco
      摩纳哥公国
  2. 威尔士
    Wales

    柯林斯词典

    1. N-COUNT 公国;侯国
      A principality is a country that is ruled by a prince.
      1. ...the tiny principality of Liechtenstein.
        面积很小的列支敦士登公国

    双语例句

    1. Russia was founded in the12th century as the Principality of Muscovy.
      俄罗斯作为俄国公国在12世纪建立的。
    2. Rainier transformed Monaco from a faded gambling center into a billionaires 'haven, using his marriage to Kelly to infuse the tiny principality with film-star glamour.
      兰尼埃三世亲王将摩纳哥从一个日趋衰退的赌国转变成了亿万富翁的乐土,借助与凯莉的婚姻赋予了这个小国电影明星般的魅力。
    3. The principality has successfully sought to diversify into services and small, high-value-added, nonpolluting industries.
      该国成功地探索了一条多样化的工业之路:服务性的、投资小的、高附加值的、无污染的工业。
    4. In2002, a new treaty between France and Monaco clarifies that if there are no heirs to carry on the dynasty, the Principality will remain an independent nation rather than revert to the French.
      2002年,法国和摩纳哥签订了新的条约,申明如果该国没有继承人继承王位,那么它还是一个独立的主权国家,而不归属于法国。
    5. After the First Balkan War, Albania declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912, becoming a principality.
      在第一次巴尔干半岛战争后,阿尔巴尼亚于1912年宣布从奥托曼帝国独立出来,成为一个公国。
    6. An autonomous Bulgarian principality comprising Moesia and the region of Sofia was established in 1878 following the Russo-Turkish war in 1877-78.
      在1877-78年的苏联和土耳其战争之后,由摩西亚和索非亚地区组成的自治保加利亚侯国于1878年建立。
    7. The principality became tributary to the Ottoman Empire during16th century.
      这个公国在16世纪成为了奥斯曼帝国的附属国。
    8. A principality is a place ruled by a prince. Monaco is an example of a principality.
      公国是由君主统治,摩纳哥公国就是这样的。
    9. Later, after World War I, tough times forced the principality to enter into an economic union with Switzerland.
      再之后,经历了第一次世界大战,困难的境况迫使列支敦士登公国与瑞士形成了经济共同体。
    10. Nestled between Switzerland and Austria, the Principality of Liechtenstein is defined by the mighty Alps to the east, the baby Rhine River to the west, and a stout fortress protecting the mouth of its valley to the south.
      坐落在瑞士和奥地利之间,列支敦士登公国东有阿尔卑斯山,西临莱茵河的一小部分,南边还有一座坚固的堡垒保护着列支敦士登所处峡谷的咽喉地带。
    11. In 1719, the domain was granted principality status, answering only to the emperor.
      1719年,这块领土被正式册封为公国,只受罗马皇帝管辖。
    12. As dusk gathers, we sweep past the signs for the mountain principality of Andorra and re-enter Tarascon.
      到傍晚时,我们已经穿过了山间的安道尔公国,又重新进入了塔拉斯孔。
    13. However, contract talks with the Principality outfit stalled and the news alerted Arsenal to his possible availability.
      然而,他与摩纳哥的合同谈判却搁浅了,同时,阿森纳却敏锐地把握住了机会。
    14. She was to bear him his three children before dying in a car crash in the principality in1982.
      凯丽为他生下了这3个孩子,1982年她在摩纳哥的一场车祸中丧生。(文/孙亚萍)
    15. The principality's entry into Schengen is due to be discussed next Thursday by EU interior ministers, but Ms Merkel said she would not be surprised if the German parliament linked its ratification of the territory's membership to other issues.
      欧盟国家内务部长将于下周四讨论列支敦士登加入申根区的事宜,但默克尔表示,如果德国议会将认可列支敦士登加入申根区的问题与其它问题联系起来,她将不会感到意外。
    16. The principality resembles the global future because it has two classes: jet-owners and bus passengers.
      之所以说这个公国仿佛就是未来世界,是因为这里只有两个阶层:拥有喷气式飞机的人和乘坐巴士的人。
    17. A town and popular resort in the principality of Monaco; world-famous for its gambling casino.
      墨西哥的公国中的一个城镇和旅游胜地;是世界闻名的赌城。
    18. Vassal knights who owe service to the Principality of Antioch, equipped with sword and wearing mail armour.
      他们佩带锁子甲和剑,这些骑士是最佳的步兵。
    19. Wales is a principality of the United Kingdom on the western peninsula of the island of Great Britain.
      威尔士是英国大不列颠岛西部半岛之一地区。
    20. Boss Didier Deschamps, who worked with the player during his reign as Coach in the principality, had specifically requested the central defender.
      与这名球员在摩纳哥共事过的主教练迪迪埃.德尚,曾明确表示过,希望签下这名中后卫。
    21. For a variety of reasons the seven-time champion has been frustrated on the streets of the principality in recent years, denied the sixth victory that will draw him level with the late Ayrton senna.
      近几年来,由于多种原因七次世界冠军在摩纳哥的街道上一直都很沮丧,并否认第六次的胜利会让他与已故的埃尔顿-塞纳齐名。
    22. "Then you never believed in the principality?"
      “那么你从来都不相信他有头衔罗?”
    23. Last Wish: That the clothing bills of his daughter, Princess Grace, not bankrupt the principality of Monaco.
      遗愿:他女儿格蕾丝公主做衣服的花费不能使得摩纳哥公国破产。
    24. 1962-Prince Rainier III of Monaco revises the principality's constitution, devolving some of his power to advisory and legislative councils.
      1962年,摩纳哥的雷尼尔三世王子修正了公国宪法,将他的一些权力移交给咨询和立法委员会。
    25. A principality in the Himalayas northeast of India.
      位于喜马拉雅山脉印度东北的一个公国。
    26. I've been to the Principality of monaco.
      我曾去过摩纳哥公国。

    英英释义

    noun

    1. territory ruled by a prince

        Synonym:    princedom