poet laureate

名词 n.
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英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A poet officially appointed by a government, often expected to compose poems for state occasions and other government events.
    — "Can you imagine, Louis, an Archbishop of Canterbury, or a Poet Laureate, or a Chancellor of the Exchequer being friendly—perhaps even dining—with the editor of The Times?" "Certainly; why not?"
  2. One who received an honorable degree in grammar, including poetry and rhetoric, at the English universities; so called as being presented with a wreath of laurel. obsolete
  3. An officer of the king's household, whose business was to compose an ode annually for the king's birthday, and other suitable occasions; now, a poet officially distinguished by such honorary title, the office being a sinecure. UK,historical

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poets laureate plural poet laureates plural
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