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Civil List

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ˈCivil List noun  the Civil List the sum of money given every year by Parliament to the king or queen of Britain and members of their family 〔英国议会每年拨给王室的〕王室年俸
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Civil ListBullen was awarded a civil list pension in 1912.In recognition for her endeavours on behalf of women, she was granted a civil list pension of £75 a year in 1913.He received a civil list pension in March 1930.She was granted a small civil list pension in 1863.
ˈCivil List nounChineseSyllable
of money by given sum the every to Corpus the Parliament year


Civil List
ˈCivil List noun
the Civil List the sum of money given every year by Parliament to the King or Queen of Britain and members of their family