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pretorian

/priːˈtɔː.ri.ən/

翻译: “pretorian”的过时拼法,指与罗马皇帝的精锐卫队有关的,或更广义地指某位有权势人物的唯利是图的追随者。

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adjective

/priːˈtɔː.ri.ən/C2formal已废弃
  • zh“pretorian”的过时拼法,指与罗马皇帝的精锐卫队有关的,或更广义地指某位有权势人物的唯利是图的追随者。

An archaic spelling of 'praetorian', referring to the elite bodyguard of a Roman emperor or, more broadly, to someone who is a corrupt or venal supporter of a powerful figure.

  1. Relating to a Roman PraetorC2formal

    Pertaining to the office or authority of a praetor, a high-ranking Roman magistrate.

    zh裁判官的

    • The praetorian edicts were a key source of Roman law.
    • He studied the praetorian system in ancient Rome.
    • The praetorian duties included judicial and military functions.

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