heraldry
heraldry — 名詞
1. an academic field that studies how armorial symbols are designed, what they mean
紋章學
研究紋章設計及家族歷史的學問
an academic field that studies how armorial symbols are designed, what they mean, and the families or institutions connected with them
Nadia is taking a university course on medieval heraldry and the history of noble families.
Nadia 正在修讀一門關於中世紀紋章學與貴族家族歷史的大學課程。
uncountable noun: 'medieval heraldry' as a field of study
The library holds many books on British heraldry from the 16th century.
這間圖書館收藏了許多十六世紀以來關於英國紋章學的書籍。
Abigail grew interested in heraldry after finding her family's coat of arms in a trunk.
Abigail 在一個箱子裡發現了家族盾徽，從此對紋章學產生了興趣。
To understand the symbols on the palace gate, you need some knowledge of French heraldry.
要理解皇宮大門上的符號，你需要對法國紋章學有一些認識。
Experts in heraldry can tell a family from the design of its coat of arms.
紋章學專家能從盾徽的設計看出它屬於哪個家族。
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense — it describes a field of knowledge, not a physical object. Do not use 'a heraldry' to mean a specific coat of arms (use sense 2 for that).
常見錯誤
2. a coat of arms or a similar heraldic emblem that visually represents a particula
紋章；盾徽
代表家族或機構的徽章標誌
a coat of arms or a similar heraldic emblem that visually represents a particular family, person, or institution
The university's official heraldry features a golden lion against a blue background.
這所大學的官方紋章以藍色底襯托一頭金色獅子。
countable use: 'the university's heraldry' — a specific emblem
Femi had the family heraldry embroidered onto a banner for the reunion dinner.
Femi 把家族紋章繡在一面旗幟上，供家族聚餐使用。
Ancient tapestries in the castle display the heraldry of every lord who lived there.
城堡裡的古代掛毯展示了每一位曾居住於此的領主的紋章。
The museum guide explained the meaning of each colour and animal in the royal heraldry.
博物館導覽員解釋了皇室紋章中每種顏色與每種動物的含義。
Each knight's shield displayed his personal heraldry so that others could recognize him in battle.
每位騎士的盾牌上都繪有個人紋章，讓敵軍能在戰場上認出他。
- coat of arms
the most common everyday term for a family emblem; 'heraldry' is more technical and formal
- crest
strictly refers to the top part of a coat of arms, but often used loosely as a synonym for the whole design
- insignia
a broader term for any official symbol or badge, not necessarily hereditary
用法筆記
Countable in this sense — you can refer to 'a heraldry' for a single coat of arms, though 'coat of arms' is more common in everyday speech. The plural 'heraldries' exists but is rare.