sceptre
英 [ˈseptə(r)]
美 [ˈseptər]
n. (象征王权的)节杖,权杖
复数:sceptres
BNC.23626 / COCA.41872
牛津词典
noun
- (象征王权的)节杖,权杖
a decorated rod carried by a king or queen at ceremonies as a symbol of their power
柯林斯词典
- (象征王权的)节杖,权杖
Asceptreis an ornamental rod that a king or queen carries on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of his or her power.
in AM, use 美国英语用 scepter
英英释义
noun
- a ceremonial or emblematic staff
- the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter