| 释义 | the aristocracy /ærɪstɒkrəsi; name ærɪstɑːkrəsi/  [countable + singular or plural verb](in some countries) people of the highest social class, who have special titles such as duke or duchess(某些国家的)贵族◆he claimed to be a member of the minor aristocracy (= with a lower title).他自称是有低等爵位的贵族。 ➡ see also  aristocrat →  lord ,  aristocratic →  aristocratic |