在古代波斯，宦官经常担任皇室后宫的侍从。

In ancient Persia, ___eunuchs often served as attendants in the royal harem.

他被嘲笑是个太监般的官员，在关键时刻总是犹豫不决。

He was mocked as a ___eunuch of an official, always hesitating at critical moments.