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janissary

/jan-uh-ser-ee/US // ˈdʒæn əˌsɛr i //UK // (ˈdʒænɪsərɪ) //

贾尼萨里,贾尼萨利,贾乃亮,贾尼萨里奇

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural jan·is·sar·ies.

    • : a member of an elite military unit of the Turkish army organized in the 14th century and abolished in 1826 after it revolted against the Sultan.
    • : any soldier in the Turkish army.
    • : a member of any group of loyal guards, soldiers, or supporters.

Examples

  • Before any purchases were made, however, the janissary moved on, and Foster had to follow.

  • About two hours later the door was again opened, and a man in the uniform of a janissary entered.

  • Coming down the hill into the plain, we were there met by a janissary from the convent, sent to conduct us into the city.

  • He was attended by a janissary attached to the English Embassy and by a cicerone: he appeared to be about twenty-two.

  • Formerly, when a janissary was condemned to die, he was confined in this castle.