reign
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- pronunciation:
- reIn
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
rule by a king or queen.
统治
The queen's reign was fair and just.女王的统治是公平和公正的。 |
| definition 2: |
the period of one monarch's rule.
统治时期
Shakespeare wrote his plays during the reign of Queen Elizabeth.在伊丽莎白女王统治时期，莎士比亚写下了他的剧作。 |
| related words: |
government, term |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
reigns, reigning, reigned |
| definition 1: |
to hold the power of a monarch; rule.
统治
The king reigned for many years.国王统治了很多年。- similar words:
- dominate, govern
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| definition 2: |
to have complete and widespread control or influence.
占优势, 盛行
Terror reigned during the long years of war.恐怖在长年的战争时期盛行。- similar words:
- dominate
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| related words: |
lead |
The words
reign,
rain, and
rein sound alike but have different meanings.