영국의 공작 또는 유럽의 고위 귀족 작위.
A nobleman of the highest rank in the British peerage or other European systems.
예문:
"The Duke of Westminster attended the royal banquet."
"He inherited the title and became the tenth duke in his family line."
유럽 일부 지역의 소국이나 공국을 다스리는 통치자.
A male ruler of a small independent state or principality, especially in historical Europe.
예문:
"The Duke of Burgundy held significant power during the Middle Ages."
"Many small territories were governed by a local duke."
싸울 때의 주먹 또는 손을 이르는 속어.
A person's fists, especially when held up in a position to fight.
예문:
"Put up your dukes and defend yourself!"
"He clenched his dukes, ready for the confrontation."
끝까지 싸우거나 격렬하게 경쟁하다.
To fight or compete intensely, often used with 'it out'.
예문:
"The two tech giants are duking it out for market dominance."
"They decided to duke it out in the ring rather than argue."
주먹으로 때리거나 상대를 쓰러뜨리다.
To hit or knock someone down with a fist.
예문:
"The champion managed to duke his challenger in the third round."
"He was warned not to duke anyone outside the boxing ring."