envoy
/ˈɛn.vɔɪ/ 名词 C1中文： 使者
- A diplomatic agent of the second rank, next in status after an ambassador.
- A representative. · special envoy to the United Nations
- A diplomat.
- A messenger.
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“Excuse me, abbé,” said the envoy of the prefect of the police, “but the light tries my eyes very much.” The abbé lowered the shade.
As the envoy of the prefect of police arrived ten minutes before ten, he was told that Lord Wilmore, who was precision and punctuality personified, was not yet come in, but that he would be sure to return as the clock struck.
It was illuminated by lamps with ground-glass shades which gave only a feeble light, as if out of consideration for the envoy’s weak sight.
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