Knight
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马, 骑士
a chess piece that looks like the head of a horse and can either move two vertical and one horizontal squares or two horizontal and one vertical squares in any direction
例子
The knight jumped over the pawns to attack the queen.
He positioned his knight to control the center of the board.
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骑士, 圣骑士
(in the Middle Ages) a man of high social rank, wearing armor and riding a horse, who is loyal to his king
例子
The knight rode into battle with his sword raised high.
骑士高举着他的剑冲入战场。
She was knighted for her bravery in defending the kingdom from invaders.
她因勇敢保卫王国免受入侵者而被封为骑士。
03
骑士, 贵族
a person who is honored to receive a title from the royal family in Great Britain
例子
He was made a knight for his contributions to literature.
The knight received a medal along with his title.
to knight
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封为骑士, 授予骑士称号
raise (someone) to knighthood
例子
The queen will knight the author for his literary achievements.
He was knighted in a formal ceremony at the palace.
