earl

IPA/ɜːl/
KK[ˈɚl]IPA/ɜːrl/

earl — noun

  • earlsingular
  • earlsplural

1. A man in Britain who belongs to the highest social class and holds a noble title

1.名詞B1
釋義

A man in Britain who belongs to the highest social class and holds a noble title that is one step above a viscount and one step below a marquess. The word also refers to the title itself, which is often followed by 'of' and the name of a place.

例句

The Earl of Dorset opened the new library in the town centre last Tuesday.

the Earl of [place] + past event

After decades of loyal service to the Crown, Lord Ashcombe was made an earl.

made an earl (bestowed title)

同義詞
  • lord

    A broader term; all earls are lords but not all lords are earls. 'Lord' can also be used to address any British nobleman.

  • nobleman

    Describes any man of the aristocratic class regardless of his specific rank; less precise than 'earl'.

文法句型

the Earl of [place]

Earl [name]

made an earl

用法筆記

Frequently used with a place name after 'of', for example 'the Earl of Warwick'. When speaking directly to an earl, the correct form of address is 'my Lord'. The wife of an earl is called a countess.

常見錯誤

❌He is Earl' (without article).
✅He is an earl.
💡Use the article 'an' before the title when not followed by a name.
❌Earl Lee' (using a surname).
✅Earl of Bedford' or 'Earl Bedford
💡An earl's title is typically followed by 'of' plus a place name, not a surname.