reigning
reigning — 形容詞
- reigningpositive
- more reigningcomparative
- most reigningsuperlative
1. holding a championship title or top prize in a sport or contest at the present t
衛冕的
現任冠軍或頭銜保持者
holding a championship title or top prize in a sport or contest at the present time
The reigning champion, Haruto Yamamoto, will defend his belt at the Tokyo Dome next month.
衛冕冠軍 Haruto Yamamoto 下個月將在東京巨蛋捍衛他的腰帶。
reigning champion — current title holder in sports
Henrik beat the reigning national chess champion in a stunning third-round upset.
Henrik 在第三輪比賽中爆冷擊敗了衛冕的全國西洋棋冠軍。
As the reigning Olympic gold medallist, Shirin felt enormous pressure to repeat her success.
身為衛冕奧運金牌得主，Shirin 感受到巨大的壓力要再次成功。
The reigning league winners opened the new season with a disappointing home defeat.
衛冕的聯賽冠軍在新賽季首戰就遭遇了令人失望的主場敗仗。
Gita watched the reigning world number one crash out of the tournament early.
Gita 眼睜睜看著衛冕的世界排名第一選手早早慘遭淘汰。
文法句型
reigning + [title noun]
reigning — 名詞
1. the exercise of supreme authority by a king or queen over a nation and its peopl
君主統治
君主對國家行使最高權力
the exercise of supreme authority by a king or queen over a nation and its people
Reigning for over six decades gave Queen Elizabeth a deep understanding of her changing nation.
超過六十年的君主統治讓伊莉莎白女王對她不斷變化的國家有了深刻的理解。
reigning + for [duration] — gerund subject indicating royal rule
King Olav's reigning brought peace and order to a land that had known nothing but war.
Olav 國王的君主統治為那片只知戰亂的土地帶來了和平與秩序。
The old king believed that reigning wisely meant listening far more than speaking.
老國王相信，明智的君主統治意味著多聽少說。
Historians described her reigning as a golden age of art, science, and religious tolerance.
歷史學家將她的君主統治描述為藝術、科學與宗教寬容的黃金時代。
- sovereignty
stresses supreme and independent authority, often in legal or political contexts
- rule
broader; can refer to governance by any authority, not only a monarch
用法筆記
Equivalent to the noun 'reign,' which is far more common. 'Reigning' as a gerund noun appears mainly in formal or literary contexts.
常見錯誤
2. the condition of having dominant control or influence over an area or group, in
支配
如君主般的主宰力或控制力
the condition of having dominant control or influence over an area or group, in a manner similar to a monarch's authority
The reigning of that powerful media baron over public opinion worried journalists and politicians alike.
那位權勢強大的媒體大亨對公眾輿論的支配，令記者和政治人物都感到擔憂。
reigning of + [person] + over — controlling influence like a monarch
Dmitri Volkov's reigning over the film industry lasted twenty years before fresh directors finally broke through.
Dmitri Volkov 對電影產業的支配長達二十年，才有新導演終於突破重圍。
The committee warned about the reigning of big technology firms over ordinary daily life.
委員會警告大型科技公司對普通人日常生活的支配日益加劇。
Critics bemoaned the reigning of celebrity culture over serious journalism in the modern age.
評論家哀嘆當今時代名人文化對嚴肅新聞的支配。
文法句型
reigning of + [person/group] + over + [domain]
用法筆記
Distinguish from ROYAL RULE (sense 1): this sense describes influence that merely resembles monarchy, not actual royal authority.
3. the period during which a monarch holds power over a country
在位期
君主掌權的時間長度
the period during which a monarch holds power over a country
During his reigning, the young emperor opened trade routes linking east to west.
在他的在位期間，年輕的皇帝開闢了連接東西方的新貿易路線。
during + [possessive] + reigning — period of a monarch's rule
Queen Beatriz's reigning was cut short by a sudden illness, lasting barely four years.
Beatriz 女王的在位期因一場突如其來的疾病而中斷，僅僅持續了四年。
The reigning of King Imran saw the building of a grand temple that still stands.
Imran 國王的在位期間見證了一座至今依然矗立的宏偉寺廟的建造。
Scholars compared the reigning of medieval rulers to find which policies brought the fastest progress.
學者們比較中世紀各統治者的在位期，以找出哪些政策帶來最快的進步。
- tenure
broader; used for any period in a position, not only royal rule
文法句型
during + [possessive] + reigning
用法筆記
Distinguish from ROYAL RULE (sense 1): sense 1 describes the act of ruling; this sense describes the time span. The common noun 'reign' is preferred in everyday English.
常見錯誤
reigning — 動詞
- reigningpresent simple I / you / we / they
- reignings3rd person singular
- reigninging-ing form
- reigningedpast simple
1. ruling a country as its monarch, holding the highest governing authority over th
統治
以君主身份治理國家
ruling a country as its monarch, holding the highest governing authority over the land
King Jabari, reigning since his father's death, was deeply loved by his mountain people.
自父親去世後便一直統治的 Jabari 國王，深受山區人民的愛戴。
reigning over + [kingdom] — ruling as a monarch with full authority
The emperor spent thirty years reigning with an iron fist, rarely listening to any advisor.
那位皇帝以鐵腕統治了三十年，幾乎不聽取任何顧問的意見。
Reigning during a time of war, the young queen had to make terrible decisions alone.
在戰爭時期統治，年輕的女王不得不獨自做出艱難的決定。
The ageing king, still reigning at ninety-two, had outlived everyone he grew up with.
年邁的國王，九十二歲仍在統治，比他從小認識的每個人都活得長久。
- serve
implies being under authority rather than holding it
文法句型
reigning over + [country/people]
用法筆記
Distinguish from CEREMONIAL HEAD (sense 2): this sense describes a monarch with real governing power, not merely a symbolic role.
2. serving as the official head of a nation in a ceremonial role, without holding r
象徵性在位
無實權地以國家元首身份在位
serving as the official head of a nation in a ceremonial role, without holding real political power
Japan's emperor, reigning as a national symbol, holds no political power.
日本天皇象徵性在位，作為國家象徵，不擁有任何政治權力。
reigning as + [role] — ceremonial head without political power
Reigning in a modern constitutional monarchy, King Haruto left all lawmaking to the elected parliament.
Haruto 國王在現代君主立憲制中象徵性在位，將所有立法工作交由民選議會處理。
Queen Ingrid was reigning as head of state yet held no authority over the country.
Ingrid 女王象徵性在位，擔任國家元首卻對國家沒有任何權力。
The young prince knew that reigning today meant ceremony and duty, not control.
年輕的王子明白，當今象徵性在位意味著儀式和義務，而非掌控權力。
- figurehead
a person who holds a title but lacks real power; 'reigning' stresses the ongoing ceremonial role
文法句型
reigning as + [title]
reigning but not ruling
用法筆記
Distinguish from SOVEREIGN RULE (sense 1): this sense describes a monarch whose role is mostly symbolic, common in constitutional monarchies. The monarch 'reigns but does not rule.'
3. exercising absolute power or control over a domain or group in a way that resemb
獨攬大權
如君主般行使絕對權力
exercising absolute power or control over a domain or group in a way that resembles how a king or queen rules
Reigning over the boardroom like a monarch, the chairperson refused to hear any opposing views.
那位董事長像君主般獨攬會議室大權，拒絕聽取任何反對意見。
reigning over + [place] + like a monarch — exercising absolute authority
The head chef, reigning over her kitchen with total authority, demanded perfection from every cook.
主廚在她的廚房裡獨攬大權，要求每位廚師做到完美無瑕。
The editor had been reigning over the newsroom for years, deciding every front-page story.
那位編輯多年來一直獨攬新聞編輯室大權，決定每一篇頭版報導。
The old professor was still reigning over the department, blocking every single proposal for reform.
老教授仍然獨攬系上大權，阻擋每一項改革提案。
文法句型
reigning over + [domain/group]
用法筆記
Distinguish from SOVEREIGN RULE (sense 1): this sense describes authority that is LIKE a monarch's, held by someone who is not actually royalty. Often carries a negative tone of excessive control.
4. being the most noticeable, widespread, or powerful force in a particular situati
盛行
在某處或領域中占主導地位
being the most noticeable, widespread, or powerful force in a particular situation or place
Silence was reigning in the courtroom as everyone waited for the judge to speak.
沉寂盛行於法庭之中，每個人都在等待法官開口說話。
[abstract state] + was reigning — silence as the dominant condition
Confusion had been reigning on the factory floor after the new manager changed everything.
新經理改變一切之後，混亂便在工廠車間裡盛行開來。
Chaos was reigning at the airport after the computers failed and flights were cancelled.
電腦當機、所有航班取消後，混亂在機場內盛行。
Fear had been reigning in the village for months as the floods kept rising.
好幾個月來，恐懼一直在村莊裡盛行，洪水不斷上漲。
- prevail
similar meaning but more formal; 'prevail' often implies overcoming opposition
- predominate
formal; stresses being greater in number or influence than others
文法句型
[abstract state] + is/was + reigning
reigning supreme
用法筆記
Subject is usually an abstract state such as silence, chaos, confusion, or fear. 'Reigning supreme' is a common fixed phrase for this sense.