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
Can I set it up now?
现在可以预约吗?
We are delighted to know that you deal with export of Chinese chinaware. Could you supply us 300 sets of tableware for shipment before the end of May?
欣悉你方是中国瓷器出口商。能否给我方供应300套餐具,五月底前交货。
'You needn't be so rude about it,' my wife answered as she looked at herself in the mirror.