lordship

noun

/ˈlɔːdʃɪp/

/ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/

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His/Your Lordship
a title of respect used when speaking to or about a judge, a bishop or a nobleman（对法官、主教或贵族的尊称）阁下，大人，爵爷
- His Lordship is away on business.爵爷有事出去了。
compare ladyship
(British English, informal) a humorous way of talking to or about a boy or man that you think is trying to be too important（对自以为了不起的男孩或男子幽默的称呼）阁下
- Can his lordship manage to switch off the TV?请阁下设法关掉电视机好不好？
[uncountable] the power or position of a lord贵族的权力（或身份、地位）

Word OriginOld English hlāfordscipe (see lord, -ship).

BNC: 4885 COCA: 23472

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