duke

US /duːk/
UK /duːk/
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公爵

a male ruler of a small independent state

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The Duke of Burgundy was a powerful figure in medieval Europe.
勃艮第公爵是中世紀歐洲的強大人物。
The grand duke ruled his territory with an iron fist.
以鐵腕統治其領土。
2.

公爵

a nobleman of the highest hereditary rank in the British and certain other peerages, ranking below a prince and above a marquess

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The Duke of Edinburgh is a title held by a member of the British royal family.
愛丁堡公爵是英國王室成員持有的頭銜。
He inherited the title of duke from his father.
他從父親那裡繼承了公爵的頭銜。
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拳擊, 打架

to use one's fists to fight or hit someone

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He threatened to duke him if he didn't leave.
他威脅說如果他再不走就他。
The two boxers were ready to duke it out in the ring.
兩位拳擊手準備在拳擊場上大打出手