investiture
UK/ɪnˈvestɪtʃə(r)/US/ɪnˈvestɪtʃər/
释义
n.
授职仪式；授权仪式；封地仪式
词源
概述
该词源于中世纪拉丁语 investitura，本意是“授予长袍的仪式”。在古代欧洲，授予一件长袍（vest）是象征将某人正式引入（in）某个职位或赋予权力的重要环节，例如主教或贵族的就职礼。后来，词义扩展为泛指任何正式的授权或封地仪式，完美体现了“以衣为喻，授之以权”的逻辑演变。
例句
“The investiture of the new prince was attended by dignitaries from across the kingdom.”
新任王子的授爵仪式有来自全国各地的贵宾出席。
“The ceremony included the investiture of the chancellor with the traditional robe and seal.”
仪式包括为校长授予传统长袍和印章的授权环节。
“Historical records detail the investiture of lands to knights as a reward for their service.”
历史记录详细描述了将土地授予骑士作为服务奖励的封地仪式。