monarch

/ˈmɒnək/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmɑːnərk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈmä-nərk -ˌnärk/ (ame, mw)

monarch — noun

  • monarchsingular
  • monarchsplural

1. the supreme royal head of a country, such as a king, queen, or emperor, whose po

1.名詞B2
釋義

the supreme royal head of a country, such as a king, queen, or emperor, whose position is usually inherited within a royal family.

例句

Queen Elizabeth II served as the British monarch for over seventy years.

the [country adjective] monarch — head of state usage

After the old king died, his eldest son became the new monarch of Sweden.

became the new monarch — succession context

同義詞
  • sovereign

    very formal; emphasises supreme authority

  • ruler

    broader; can include non-royal heads of state

  • king

    male monarch specifically

  • queen

    female monarch specifically

反義詞
  • subject

    a person ruled by the monarch

文法句型

the monarch of [country]

用法筆記

Often paired with a country adjective (the British monarch, the Spanish monarch) or with 'of + country'. In formal news writing, used in preference to 'king' or 'queen' when gender or specific title is not the focus.

常見錯誤

❌He became the monarch in his company.
✅He became the leader of his company.
💡'monarch' refers only to a royal ruler of a country, not a business or group head.

2. a large North American butterfly with bright orange wings marked by black veins

2.名詞C1
釋義

a large North American butterfly with bright orange wings marked by black veins and white spots, known for flying thousands of kilometres between Canada and Mexico each year.

例句

Every autumn, millions of monarchs travel from Canada down to forests in central Mexico.

migration pattern — monarchs as plural noun

Tuan planted milkweed in his garden so that monarch caterpillars could feed on the leaves.

compound: monarch caterpillars / monarch butterfly

同義詞

文法句型

a monarch (butterfly)

用法筆記

Often appears as a compound: 'monarch butterfly' in full, especially on first mention. After the species is established, just 'monarch' is enough.