vassal lords

language: zh

definitions

  1. Subordinate nobles in a feudal system who hold land from a superior lord in exchange for loyalty and military service.
    zh: 封建附庸领主
  2. Subordinate entities or individuals who are under the control or influence of a more powerful organization or person.
    zh: 受支配的附属机构

examples

  1. The king demanded that his vassal lords provide troops for the upcoming war.

    国王要求他的附庸领主为即将到来的战争提供军队。

  2. In the modern corporate world, smaller companies often act as vassal lords to massive conglomerates.

    在现代企业界，小公司经常充当大型集团的附庸。