coronation

/ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌkȯr-ə-ˈnā-shən ˌkär-/ (ame, mw)

coronation — noun

  • coronationsingular
  • coronationsplural

1. the formal public event where a new ruler receives the crown and is presented as

1.名詞C1
釋義

the formal public event where a new ruler receives the crown and is presented as king or queen

例句

Crowds filled the cathedral square before Princess Amira's coronation began at noon.

before someone's coronation — the public royal ceremony

The coronation was delayed when heavy rain soaked the palace steps.

同義詞
  • crowning

    focuses more narrowly on placing the crown on the ruler's head

  • enthronement

    often sounds more formal or religious and emphasizes taking the throne

文法句型

the coronation of [monarch]

at/before/after a coronation

用法筆記

Usually refers to the ceremonial, public side of becoming a monarch. Distinguish from accession, which can name the legal start of a reign even before the ceremony happens.

常見錯誤

❌The prince's coronation happened the moment his mother died.
✅The prince became king the moment his mother died, but his coronation was held two months later.
💡A coronation is the ceremony, not the automatic legal start of the reign.
❌The mayor's coronation took place at city hall.
✅The mayor's inauguration took place at city hall.
💡Coronation is used for a monarch, not an ordinary elected official.

2. an appointment to a top role that seems arranged in advance, with no real vote o

2.名詞C2
釋義

an appointment to a top role that seems arranged in advance, with no real vote or serious challenger

例句

Editorials called Leo's coronation as party leader a deal fixed in advance.

someone's coronation as [role] — no real contest

With no rival in the race, party members expected Arjun's coronation by evening.

同義詞
  • anointment

    journalistic and strongly suggests a leader has publicly chosen a favorite

  • appointment

    broader and neutral; it does not itself imply the lack of a contest

  • elevation

    formal and focused on rising to high rank rather than on the absence of rivals

反義詞
  • election

    involves an actual vote or contest

文法句型

someone's coronation as [leader/CEO/chair]

the coronation of [successor/candidate]

用法筆記

Common in political or business reporting, often with a critical tone. It suggests the winner was effectively chosen before any open competition could matter, unlike a neutral appointment or a genuinely fought election.

常見錯誤

❌She won the party leadership after a close coronation.
✅She won the party leadership after a close election.
💡This figurative sense is used when there is no real contest, not when the race is closely fought.
❌His coronation as CEO followed three final interviews.
✅His appointment as CEO followed three final interviews.
💡Use coronation only when the result feels automatic or stage-managed.