early 14c., cheftayne "ruler, chief, head" of something, from Anglo-French chiefteyn, Old French chevetain "captain, chief, leader," from Late Latin capitaneus "commander," from Latin capitis, genitive of caput "head" (see capitulum). According to "Rob Roy" (1818) a Highland chieftain was the head of a branch of a clan, a chief was the head of the whole name. Related: Chieftainship.
实用例句
1. The chieftain of that country is disguised as a benefactor this time.
那个国家的首领这一次伪装出一副施恩者的姿态.
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2. The enemy chieftain was opposed and deserted by his followers.
敌人头目众叛亲离.
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3. There he met the famous Shoshone chieftain Washakie.
在那里他碰到了著名的绍山酋长华谢基.
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4. The ferocious chieftain was executed.
那个凶残的匪首被处决了.
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5. The ill - doings of the fascist chieftain redounded upon himself.
