prince: [13] A prince is etymologically someone who ‘takes first place’, hence a ‘leader’. The word comes via Old French prince from Latin princeps, a compound formed from prīmus ‘first’ (source of English prime) and capere ‘take’ (source of English captive, capture, etc). (German fürst ‘prince’ was derived from Old High German furist ‘first’, apparently in imitation of the Latin word.) The derivative princess [14] was also acquired from Old French. => first, prime
prince (n.)
c. 1200, "ruler of a principality" (mid-12c. as a surname), from Old French prince "prince, noble lord" (12c.), from Latin princeps (genitive principis) "first man, chief leader; ruler, sovereign," noun use of adjective meaning "that takes first," from primus "first" (see prime (adj.)) + root of capere "to take" (see capable). German cognate fürst, from Old High German furist "first," is apparently an imitation of the Latin formation. Colloquial meaning "admirable or generous person" is from 1911, American English. Prince Regent was the title of George, Prince of Wales (later George VI) during the mental incapacity of George III (1811-1820).
prince 双语例句
1. At tea-time, Victoria sang duets with her Consort, Prince Albert.
喝下午茶的时候，维多利亚与其夫君艾伯特亲王表演了二重唱。
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2. The Prince was driving with great fire and dash.
王子潇洒威猛地驱车而行。
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3. Prince Sadruddin lavished praise on Britain's contributions to world diplomacy.
萨德鲁丁王子大力赞扬英国对世界外交作出的贡献。
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4. Unfortunately for the Prince, his title brought obligations as well as privileges.
可惜对于王子来说，封号赋予他特权的同时也给他带来了义务。
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5. Prince Edward threw the switch to light the illuminations.
