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单词 crown prince
释义

crown prince

noun

1
: a male heir apparent to a crown or throne
2
: one prepared or favored to fill a prospective position

Example Sentences

the Crown Prince of Spain He's been heralded as the crown prince of jazz.
Recent Examples on the Web Earlier this week, the crown prince, one of the world’s most autocratic rulers, toured the birthplace of Western democracy during a visit to the Acropolis in Athens. Mo Abbas, NBC News, 30 July 2022 The Saudi crown prince’s visit to Europe – including a stop in Greece – is the first since the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 29 July 2022 This was not the news the president needed on his Mideast trip, where he was criticized by even some Democrats for meeting with the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman. CBS News, 17 July 2022 But many have criticized the president for his seemingly familiar greeting with the crown prince – a man who allegedly ordered the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Peter Aitken, Fox News, 16 July 2022 On his final stop, in Jeddah, Biden held talks with the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman. Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 16 July 2022 The younger crown prince, who controls the Saudi government and is the country’s de facto leader, has avoided any contact with Biden, apparently still angry over Biden’s criticisms during the campaign. Eli Stokolsstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2022 The president has also downplayed direct interactions with Saudi Arabia's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, whom U.S. officials believe ordered Khashoggi's murder. Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY, 12 July 2022 Sheikh Mohammed has had a close relationship with neighboring Saudi Arabia’s own upstart crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman. Jon Gambrell, ajc, 14 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1

crown prince

noun

as in favorite son

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • favorite son
  • stalking horse
  • claimant
  • dark horse
  • running mate
  • competitor
  • pretender
  • spoiler
  • qualifier
  • favorite
  • contestant
  • candidate
  • nominee
  • entrant
  • entry
  • applicant
  • hopeful
  • seeker
  • aspirant
  • expectant
  • contender
  • campaigner
  • prospect
  • applier

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • incumbent
  • noncandidate
  • officeholder
  • awardee
  • inductee
  • honoree
  • dropout
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