knighthood /ˈnaɪthʊd/ TEM4

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  N-COUNT A knighthood is a title that is given to a man by a British king or queen for his achievements or his service to his country. A man who has been given a knighthood can put "Sir" in front of his name instead of "Mr." (英国的) 爵士称号及身份

  例：

  When he finally received his knighthood in 1975 Chaplin was 85.

  当他最终在1975年得到爵士封号时，卓别林已经85岁了。