viscount

• 子爵，一种贵族爵位，在英国贵族体系中位于伯爵之下、男爵之上；也用于其他国家指称伯爵的儿子或弟弟。

A noble title, ranking below an earl and above a baron in the British peerage, also used in other countries for a son or younger brother of a count.

1. Noble title (British)C1formalbritish

   A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.

   子爵

   • The viscount inherited the estate from his father.
   • She was introduced to the viscount at the royal ball.
   • The viscount's duties included overseeing the local lands.

2. Noble title (European)C1formal

   In various European countries, a title given to a son or younger brother of a count.

   子爵

   • The younger son was granted the title of viscount.
   • In some countries, a viscount is the heir to a count.
   • The viscount attended the diplomatic summit representing his family.