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Highness

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++High·ness /ˈhaɪnəs/ noun [countable]  Your/Her/His Highness HIGH POSITION OR RANKused to speak to or about a royal person such as a prince or princess 殿下〔用于称呼或提到王子或公主〕
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HighnessHer Royal Highness went round the room meeting many of those who had supported this Gala evening.Your Royal Highnesses, Your Excellencies, distinguished cabinet ministers and ambassadors, ladies and gentlemen.No, Your Highness, you are, of course, welcome to stay.Besides, I don't want anything from you, Your Highness.
High·ness nounChineseSyllable
royal a to or used speak to about Corpus


Highness
Highness /ˈhaɪnəs, ˈhaɪnɪs/ noun [countable]
 Word Family: noun: Highness, high; adverb: high, highly; adjective: high
Your/Her/His Highness used to speak to or about a prince or princess


High·nessBrE /ˈhaɪnəs/ 🔊NAmE /ˈhaɪnəs/ 🔊 nounHis/Her/Your Highness a title of respect used when talking to or about a member of the royal family (对王室成员的尊称)殿下,阁下   see also Royal Highness