satrap
/sey-trap, sa-/US // ˈseɪ træp, ˈsæ- //UK // (ˈsætrəp) //
挎包,萨特普,沙特,沙特人
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Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a governor of a province under the ancient Persian monarchy.
- : a subordinate ruler, often a despotic one.
Synonyms & Antonyms
as inviceroy
Examples
Having espoused the party of the Persians, Pixodarus sent for a satrap to share the kingdom with him.
It is said that Mithropastes, the son of Arsites, satrap of Phrygia, pointed out these things to them.
He therefore divided it into satrapies, or provinces, each of which was under the care of a satrap, or governor.
The "stubborn Satrap" is throughout described as a liar, and every bad motive imputed to him.
The satrap bowed and left the room with a look betraying irritation and defiance.
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