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.
勃艮第公爵是中世纪欧洲的强大人物。
The grand duke ruled his territory with an iron fist.
以铁腕统治其领土。
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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.
爱丁堡公爵是英国王室成员持有的头衔。
He inherited the title of duke from his father.
他从父亲那里继承了公爵的头衔。
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拳击, 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.
他威胁说如果他再不走就他。
The two boxers were ready to duke it out in the ring.
两位拳击手准备在拳击场上大打出手