prince
UK/prins/US
A1
Definitions
n.
A son or close male relative of a monarch
王子，亲王
n.
A male ruler of a small state or principality
君主，亲王（小国统治者）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom Latin princeps = prim- (first) + -ceps (from capere, 'to take') = 'the one who takes first place.' In Rome the princeps was the leading citizen; the meaning slid down over centuries to 'son of a monarch' or 'minor ruler.' Same source as principal and principle.
Root prim still carries 18 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.crown prince王储，太子
- 2.prince charming白马王子
- 3.heir to the throne王位继承人
Example Sentences
- 1.
The young prince will one day inherit the throne.
- 2.
She grew up reading fairy tales about princes and dragons.