vassal
n
1 (in the Middle Ages) man promising to fight for and be loyal to a king or lord in return for the right to hold land (中世紀(jì)的)封臣, 家臣(為國(guó)君或領(lǐng)主效忠可受封土地者).
2 (fig 比喻) person or nation dependent on another 附庸; 下屬; 屬國(guó)
[attrib 作定語(yǔ)]
vassal states, kingdoms, etc 附庸國(guó)、 王國(guó)等.
??? 情景例句
In Thailand we greet strangers as long lost friends.