imperial
/ɪmˈpɪəriəl/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪmˈpɪriəl/ (ame, ipa) · /im-ˈpir-ē-əl/ (ame, mw)
imperial — 形容詞
- imperialpositive
- more imperialcomparative
- most imperialsuperlative
1. concerning the authority of an empire, its supreme ruler, or the government that
帝國的
與帝國、皇帝或統治權威有關的
concerning the authority of an empire, its supreme ruler, or the government that controls a wide collection of territories
The imperial palace in Beijing welcomes thousands of tourists every morning.
北京的帝國皇宮每天早上迎接成千上萬的遊客。
collocation: imperial palace
Eitan studied the history of Roman imperial government during his first year at university.
Eitan 在大學第一年學習了羅馬帝國政府的歷史。
The museum's new exhibition displays gold coins from the imperial treasury of Persia.
博物館的新展覽展示了來自波斯帝國國庫的金幣。
Jisoo's grandfather often tells stories about life under the old imperial system before the revolution.
Jisoo 的祖父經常講述革命前在舊帝國體制下生活的故事。
Imperial armies built roads across Europe to connect their far-flung territories.
帝國軍隊在歐洲各地修建道路，以連接其遙遠的領土。
- colonial
relates to territories under imperial rule rather than the ruling power itself
- provincial
relates to local or regional matters rather than the central imperial authority
常見錯誤
2. relating to the traditional British way of stating how long, how heavy, or how l
英制的
英國傳統度量衡制度，使用英寸等單位
relating to the traditional British way of stating how long, how heavy, or how large something is — using inches, feet, miles, ounces, and pints as standard units
Kenji had to convert the baking recipe from imperial units to the metric system.
Kenji 必須將烘焙食譜從英制單位換算成公制。
convert from imperial units
Road signs in the United Kingdom still show distances in imperial miles.
英國的道路標誌仍然以英制英里顯示距離。
The imperial pint contains twenty fluid ounces, which is larger than the American pint.
英制品脫含有二十液量盎司，比美制品脫大。
Hoa struggled to learn imperial measurements after growing up with the metric system in Vietnam.
Hoa 在越南長大使用公制，後來發現學習英制度量衡很困難。
- metric
the decimal-based system used by most countries worldwide
用法筆記
The imperial system is used mainly in the United Kingdom, the United States (with slight differences), and a few other countries. Most of the world uses the metric system (kilometres, litres, grams). Taiwan officially uses the metric system, though some traditional measures remain in daily use.
常見錯誤
3. having an unusually large size or an extremely high level of quality that stands
極優的
尺寸極大或品質極卓越的
having an unusually large size or an extremely high level of quality that stands out from the ordinary
The chef prepared an imperial lobster that weighed nearly two kilograms.
主廚準備了一隻將近兩公斤的特大龍蝦。
imperial = very large
Trang gave an imperial performance of the Chopin concerto that moved the audience to tears.
Trang 演奏蕭邦協奏曲的表現極佳，讓全場觀眾感動落淚。
imperial = excellent
The winning pumpkin at the county fair was an imperial specimen over a meter across.
在縣級博覽會上，得獎南瓜是一個直徑超過一公尺的特大標本。
The imperial tapestry covered an entire wall of the castle's great hall.
那幅特大掛毯覆蓋了城堡大廳的整面牆壁。
- colossal
focuses on enormous size without the quality or excellence aspect
- magnificent
emphasizes beauty and grandeur rather than size
- superior
more general term for higher quality; lacks the scale and splendor of 'imperial'
用法筆記
This sense is quite rare in modern English and mostly appears in formal or literary contexts, especially when describing food, art, or natural specimens of exceptional size.
imperial — 名詞
1. a soldier or supporter who fought on behalf of the supreme ruler of the medieval
帝國軍人
神聖羅馬皇帝的追隨者或士兵
a soldier or supporter who fought on behalf of the supreme ruler of the medieval Holy Roman Empire, especially during the Middle Ages and early modern period
The imperial defended the fortress walls during the long siege of the city.
那位帝國軍人在城市漫長的圍攻期間堅守堡壘城牆。
historical: soldier of Holy Roman emperor
Historians disagree about how loyal a typical imperial felt toward the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.
歷史學家對於普通的帝國軍人對神聖羅馬帝國皇帝的忠誠程度看法不一。
Young imperials trained for years before joining the emperor's personal guard.
年輕的帝國軍人訓練多年才能加入皇帝的親衛隊。
The imperial earned a small plot of land after serving the army for twenty years.
那位帝國軍人在服役二十年後獲得了一小塊土地。
A group of imperials guarded the city gates against the approaching army.
一群帝國軍人守衛城門，抵擋逼近的軍隊。
用法筆記
This is an archaic historical term. You are very unlikely to encounter it in modern non-specialist writing. It appears mainly in academic texts about the Holy Roman Empire.
2. a supreme ruler who governs an empire; an emperor
皇帝
最高統治者、皇帝
a supreme ruler who governs an empire; an emperor
The imperial addressed his ministers from a golden throne in the great hall.
皇帝在大廳的金色寶座上向大臣們發表演說。
formal: supreme ruler
Visitors to the Forbidden City can imagine the daily life of China's last imperial, Puyi.
前往紫禁城的遊客可以想像中國末代皇帝溥儀的日常生活。
The imperial wore a heavy gold crown during the annual ceremony at the palace.
皇帝在宮殿的年度典禮上戴著一頂沉重的金皇冠。
Rumors at court suggested that the imperial was planning to expand the empire further east.
宮廷傳言指出皇帝正計劃將帝國進一步向東擴張。
The people cheered as their imperial rode through the streets in a decorated carriage.
當皇帝乘坐裝飾華麗的馬車穿過街道時，民眾歡呼不已。
- subject
a person under the rule of an emperor or monarch
用法筆記
Using 'imperial' as a direct noun meaning 'emperor' is highly formal and somewhat dated. In most contexts, the standard noun 'emperor' is preferred. This usage survives mainly in historical references and formal royal titles.
常見錯誤
3. a small, pointed beard that grows from the chin area beneath the mouth, named af
拿破崙三世鬍
下巴下方的尖形小鬍子
a small, pointed beard that grows from the chin area beneath the mouth, named after Emperor Napoleon III who made the style popular in nineteenth-century France
Romi carefully trimmed his beard into an imperial for the nineteenth-century costume party.
Romi 為了十九世紀主題的變裝派對，仔細地把鬍子修成拿破崙三世鬍。
also called Napoleon III beard
The portrait shows Napoleon III with his signature imperial beard and a stern expression.
這幅畫像顯示拿破崙三世留著他標誌性的尖鬍，表情嚴肅。
Léa thought the actor's sharp imperial beard gave him a distinguished look in the period drama.
Léa 認為那位演員在古裝劇中留的尖翹鬍子讓他看起來很有風采。
An imperial requires regular trimming to keep its narrow, pointed shape.
拿破崙三世鬍需要定期修剪，才能保持其狹窄尖翹的形狀。
用法筆記
This style is also called a 'Napoleon III beard' or simply an 'imperial beard.' It differs from a goatee, which covers the chin more fully. The imperial is narrow and pointed, growing only from below the lower lip.
常見錯誤
4. something of unusually large size or outstanding quality that is considered rema
特大之物
尺寸巨大或品質極佳的事物
something of unusually large size or outstanding quality that is considered remarkable or extraordinary
The antique dealer described the enormous Ming vase as a true imperial of its kind.
古董商描述那個巨大的明代花瓶是同類中的極品。
rare: something unusually large or excellent
At the vegetable show, the giant squash was declared an imperial by the judges.
在展會的參賽蔬果中，那顆巨型南瓜被評審認定為特大極品。
The fisherman called his enormous tuna an imperial, as it was twice the usual size.
漁夫稱他釣到的巨大鮪魚為極品，因為牠是一般大小的兩倍。
Collectors at the auction described the painting as an imperial from the artist's finest period.
拍賣會上的收藏家們描述那幅畫為該藝術家巔峰時期的極品之作。
用法筆記
This sense is extremely rare in modern English. It appears chiefly in specialist or descriptive contexts where something is being singled out as exceptionally large or fine. Learners can safely focus on the other more common meanings of 'imperial.'