单词 | poet laureate |
释义 | poet laureate pl. poets laureate. 1. (in Great Britain) a poet appointed for life as an officer of the royal household, formerly expected to write poems in celebration of court and national events. 2. a poet recognized or acclaimed as the most eminent or representative of a country or locality. 3. (formerly) a poet whose efforts were officially recognized, as by a sovereign, university, etc. [1350-1400; ME] |
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