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ethelred

/ˈɛθ.əl.rɛd/

翻译: 专有名词,指历史人物,即10世纪末至11世纪初统治英格兰的国王,以抵抗丹麦入侵而闻名。

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noun

/ˈɛθ.əl.rɛd/C2formal
  • zh专有名词,指历史人物,即10世纪末至11世纪初统治英格兰的国王,以抵抗丹麦入侵而闻名。

A proper noun referring to a historical figure, specifically a king of the English who reigned in the late 10th and early 11th centuries, known for his struggles against Danish invasions.

不可数 · 专有名词

  1. Ethelred the UnreadyC1formalbritishpolitical

    The king of the English (c. 968–1016) who succeeded his half-brother Edward the Martyr. His reign was marked by ineffective resistance against Danish invasions, leading to the payment of Danegeld.

    zh决策无方者埃塞尔雷德

    • Ethelred the Unready was forced to pay tribute to the Danes to prevent attacks.
    • Historians often discuss the weak leadership of Ethelred during the Viking incursions.
    • The reign of Ethelred saw the increasing influence of the Danes in England.
  2. Ethelred of WessexC1formalbritishpolitical

    The king of Wessex and Kent (died 871) who fought alongside his brother Alfred against the invading Danes. He died in battle and was succeeded by Alfred the Great.

    zh埃塞尔雷德(威塞克斯)

    • Ethelred of Wessex bravely led his army against the Viking forces.
    • After the death of Ethelred, his brother Alfred became king.
    • The chronicles record Ethelred's participation in the Battle of Ashdown.
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