vassal
n
1 (in the Middle Ages) man promising to fight for and be loyal to a king or lord in return for the right to hold land (中世纪的)封臣, 家臣(为国君或领主效忠可受封土地者).
2 (fig 比喻) person or nation dependent on another 附庸; 下属; 属国
[attrib 作定语]
vassal states, kingdoms, etc 附庸国、 王国等.
🗣️ 情景例句
What can I do for you?
我能帮你什么忙?
Do you often play tennis on Sunday?
你常常在星期日打网球吗?
Both these ships set out from Shanghai on June 18th, 1872 on an exciting race to England.