| 单词 | princely |
| 释义 | princely (prɪnsli ) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A princely sum of money is a large sum of money. It'll cost them the princely sum of seventy-five pounds. Synonyms: substantial, considerable, goodly, large 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Princely means belonging to a prince or suitable for a prince. It was the embodiment of princely magnificence. Synonyms: regal, royal, imposing, magnificent Collocations: princely state The initial proofs were sent to the princely state concerned for approval. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She was considered as a rare gem in our erstwhile princely state. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was a relatively large princely state at one time until its territory began to decline. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 With this policy they established their paramountcy over one princely state after another. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The bank was the first promoted by a princely state. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I think some remuneration, not a princely sum, will produce a wider field of applicants next time. Times, Sunday Times (2006) After one phone call to the local council and the handing over of the princely sum of 10, it is ours for a year. Times, Sunday Times (2006) For the 18 rounds he was paid the princely sum of 65 p. The Sun (2011) I was earning the princely sum of 5,000 a year. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Not such a princely sum that we deserve a hefty tax bill simply because we have been good savers, surely? Times, Sunday Times (2016) |
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