reign
/reɪn/ (bre, ipa) · /reɪn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈrān/ (ame, mw)
reign — 動詞
- reignpresent simple I / you / we / they
- reigns3rd person singular
- reigning-ing form
- reignedpast simple
1. to be the official king, queen, or other monarch of a country, holding the highe
統治
以君主身分治理國家
to be the official king, queen, or other monarch of a country, holding the highest position of authority there.
Queen Elizabeth II reigned for more than seventy years as the head of the monarchy.
伊莉莎白二世女王以君主身分統治了英國超過七十年。
reign + for + duration
The young pharaoh reigned from age nine until his death at nineteen.
那位年輕的法老從九歲開始統治，直到十九歲去世。
King Dewi reigned during a period of great cultural development in the region.
德威國王統治期間，該地區文化蓬勃發展。
Many people wondered whether the new queen would reign as wisely as her grandmother had.
許多人猜想新女王是否能像她祖母那樣明智地統治。
A constitutional monarch reigns but does not make laws or run the government.
一位立憲君主統治國家，但並不制定法律或管理政府。
- submit
to give in to someone else's authority rather than holding it
文法句型
reign + over + country/people
reign + for + duration
reign + as + title
用法筆記
Frequently followed by 'over' to name the country or people under the monarch's rule, or by 'for' to state the length of time.
常見錯誤
2. to be the most noticeable, widespread, or powerful feeling, quality, or conditio
籠罩；瀰漫
某種情緒或狀況普遍存在於某處
to be the most noticeable, widespread, or powerful feeling, quality, or condition in a particular place or situation — for example, when chaos reigns after a disaster, or silence reigns in an empty hall.
When the exams ended, a relaxed atmosphere reigned in the dormitory for a week.
考試結束後，宿舍裡籠罩著一週的輕鬆氣氛。
abstract subject + reigns — dominant mood or condition
Shirin said that confusion reigned in the office after the manager suddenly quit.
雪琳說，經理突然辭職後，辦公室裡一片混亂。
For three days, complete chaos reigned as the flood waters rose higher.
整整三天，隨著洪水不斷上漲，現場完全陷入混亂。
A deep silence reigned in the library after the librarian asked everyone to leave.
圖書館員請大家離開後，館內一片寂靜。
Some people believe that greed reigns in the world of high finance.
有些人認為，在高階金融的世界裡，貪婪盛行。
- subside
when a strong feeling or condition becomes less intense
文法句型
[abstract noun] + reigns + [prepositional phrase]
reign + prepositional phrase of place/time
用法筆記
Subject is always an abstract noun — feelings (fear, peace), conditions (chaos, silence), or qualities (greed, order). Never use a person as the subject in this sense.
常見錯誤
reign — 名詞
- reignsingular
- reignsplural
1. the length of time that a particular king, queen, emperor, or other monarch spen
在位期間
國王或女王統治國家的時期
the length of time that a particular king, queen, emperor, or other monarch spends officially governing a country as its head.
The reign of Queen Victoria saw huge changes in industry and daily life.
維多利亞女王的統治期間見證了工業與日常生活的巨大變革。
the reign of + [monarch] — period of rule
Historians divide ancient Egypt into the reigns of different pharaoh families.
歷史學家通常將古埃及劃分為不同法老家族的統治時期。
During Feng's reign, the kingdom built its first public library and hospital.
在馮的統治期間，該王國建立了第一間公共圖書館和醫院。
Archaeologists found coins dating back to the reign of King Dewi the First.
考古學家發現了可追溯到德威一世國王統治時期的錢幣。
The museum exhibition covers art created during the reign of the last emperor.
博物館的展覽涵蓋了末代皇帝統治時期創作的藝術品。
文法句型
the reign of + [monarch]
during + possessive + reign
under + possessive + reign
2. any time span in which a particular person, organization, trend, or feeling hold
主導時期
某人、事或趨勢影響力最大的階段
any time span in which a particular person, organization, trend, or feeling holds the greatest importance, power, or influence over others.
The reign of the personal computer began in the 1980s and lasted for decades.
個人電腦的輝煌時代始於1980年代，持續了數十年。
the reign of + [technology] — figurative use for dominance
During Eli's reign as coach, the team won three national championships.
在伊萊擔任總教練期間，該隊贏得了三次全國冠軍。
The reign of terror ended when the citizens finally stood up against the dictator.
恐怖統治終結於人民終於挺身反抗獨裁者之時。
Megan's reign as editor-in-chief was marked by a focus on investigative reporting.
梅根擔任主編期間，以重視調查報導而著稱。
The empire's cultural reign extended far beyond its political borders.
該帝國的文化影響力遠超過其政治疆界。
- era
broader — any distinct period, not necessarily defined by dominance
- domination
emphasises control and power rather than time span
- heyday
informal, suggests a peak period of success or popularity
文法句型
the reign of + [person/trend/quality]
during + possessive + reign as + [role]
[possessive] reign as + [role]
用法筆記
Distinguish from noun sense 1 (PERIOD OF MONARCHY): this sense applies to any person, organization, or trend that dominates, not just a monarch's time on the throne.
常見錯誤
3. the supreme power or authority that a king, queen, or other monarch has to rule
君權
君主擁有的最高統治權力
the supreme power or authority that a king, queen, or other monarch has to rule over a country and make binding decisions for it.
The new law limited the monarch's reign by transferring tax decisions to parliament.
這條新法律限制了君主的權力，將稅務決策移交給議會。
reign = abstract authority, not a time period
Nala argued that a monarch's reign should never extend beyond what the constitution allows.
娜拉主張，君主的權力不應超越憲法所允許的範圍。
The prince hoped to inherit both the crown and the full reign over the kingdom.
王子希望繼承的不只是王冠，還有整個王國的統治權。
Under the old system, the king's reign covered matters of justice and military command.
在舊制度下，國王的權力涵蓋司法與軍事指揮事務。
The council voted to reduce the queen's reign in areas of trade and foreign policy.
議會投票決定削減女王在貿易與外交政策方面的權力。
- sovereignty
more formal and technical, used in political theory
- dominion
literary or legal, emphasises the territory or scope of authority
- subjection
the state of being under someone else's authority
文法句型
possessive + reign
reign + over + country
limit/extend + possessive + reign
用法筆記
Formal and less common than the other noun senses. Refers to the abstract scope of a monarch's power rather than the time span of their rule. Frequently collocates with verbs like 'limit', 'extend', 'challenge', or 'inherit'.