| 单词 | dignitary |
| 释义 | dignitary (dɪgnɪtri , US -teri ) Word forms: dignitaries countable noun [usually plural] Dignitaries are people who are considered to be important because they have a high rank in government or in the Church. He was as happy changing lightbulbs in the embassy as greeting dignitaries. Synonyms: public figure, worthy, notable, high-up [informal] Collocations: foreign dignitary As we waited to be let into the arena, we looked out for the arrival of the various foreign dignitaries invited to attend. The Times Literary Supplement No foreign dignitaries have been invited to the ceremony, or the modest party afterwards. Times, Sunday Times Businesses are being particularly cautious about inviting foreign dignitaries and public officials. Times, Sunday Times She laughs that she sometimes finds herself on trips overseas pushing a luggage trolley while being greeted by foreign dignitaries. Times, Sunday Times For the sake of protocol, gifts from foreign dignitaries will be accepted. Times, Sunday Times A local dignitary asked us to his 'seaside' home, where he showed us his very green vegetable patch, which ended suddenly - beyond was a 'sea' of sand. Times, Sunday Times Her supporters believe she was 'set up' by a local dignitary who coveted her land. Times, Sunday Times It's one of several passages that overstay their welcome, another being a make-or-break meal for local dignitaries. Times, Sunday Times Local dignitaries were so pleased they dedicated the lift to him. The Sun Each village has one or two important houses where the rich and powerful local dignitaries would have lived. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 显要人物政府或教会的 Japanese: 高位の人 |
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