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Meaning of 望族

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望 wàng 族 zú
distinguished or prominent family; influential clan (old)
Related Words
Synonym: 名门
Antonyms: 寒门
Example Sentences
1
右昌杨家是右昌地区的望族
。
The Yang Family is a prominent family in Youchang area.
2
我们的祖父辈是北京几家望族的祖先
。
Our grandfathers ancestored some of the well-known families in Beijing.
3
史密斯先生眼下沿街卖报
,
可他却是出身望族
。
Mr Smith came of good station though he now sold newspapers in the street.
4
佩顿
·
法夸尔
,
家境殷实的种植园主
,
出身于阿拉巴马州一个古老的望族
。
Peyton Farquhar was a well-to-do planter, of an old and highly respected Alabama family.
5
苏格兰是一个独特的地方
,
历史的厚重感随处可见
。
豪门望族的府第与城堡历历在目
,
以及穿着传统服装的仪仗队
。
Scotland is a unique and austere place, laden with history, where you can find aristocratic palaces and castles, as well as the traditional parades in national costumes.