majesty
/ˈmædʒəstɪ/noun
(pl. -ies)
1
- impressive stateliness, dignity, or beauty雄伟, 壮丽; 庄严, 庄重:
the majesty of Ben Nevis.
本内维斯山的壮丽。
2
- royal power君权, 王权:
the majesty of the royal household.
皇室权威。
2.1
- (His, Your 等Majesty)a title given to a sovereign or a sovereign's wife or widow陛下(用于称呼君主或其妻或遗孀):
Her Majesty the Queen.
女王陛下。
2.2
- (Her或His Majesty's)Brit. used in the title of several state institutions〈英〉女王陛下的; 皇家的(用于一些国家机构名称):
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Schools.
英国皇家督学团。
词源
Middle English (in the sense 'greatness of God'): from Old French majeste, from Latin majestas, from a variant of majus, major-(see MAJOR).