The Open Dictionary

reign

名詞

UK/reɪn/
US/reɪn/

定義 reign 名詞

  1. C1Countable(可數名詞)

    The period during which a monarch rules a country.

    君主統治時期

    • Queen Elizabeth's reign was a significant chapter in British history.

      伊麗莎白女王的統治時期是英國歷史上的重要篇章。

    • During the king's reign, the country experienced significant development.

      在國王的統治期間，這個國家經歷了顯著的發展。

    • The lion held reign over his territory.

      這隻獅子對其領地擁有統治權。

  2. Countable(可數名詞)

    A period when a particular influence or characteristic is dominant.

    主導或支配的時期；盛行時期

    • Superstition held reign during that era.

      迷信在那個時代佔據主導地位。

    • Joy and relaxation reigned during the summer vacation.

      快樂和放鬆在暑假期間盛行。

    • Innovation is the main force that reigns in the tech field.

      創新是科技領域中的主要力量。

動詞

UK/reɪn/
US/reɪn/

定義 reign 動詞

  1. C2Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    To rule as a monarch.

    擔任君主；統治；當政

    • The king reigned for over fifty years.

      這位國王統治了五十多年。

    • The country was peaceful and prosperous while the queen reigned.

      在女王統治期間，國家和平繁榮。

    • The Roman Empire was reigned by many emperors.

      羅馬帝國由許多皇帝統治。

  2. C2Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    To be the predominant quality or condition.

    佔據主導地位；盛行；支配

    • Tranquility reigned in that remote area.

      寧靜在那個偏遠地區佔據主導地位。

    • Fear reigned in the community during that period.

      恐懼在那段時間裡支配了整個社區。

    • A calm demeanor reigned during the important event.

      冷靜的態度在那個重要活動中佔據主導地位。

成語

  • a reign of terror

    a period during which a ruler or regime governs through violence and extreme cruelty.

    恐怖統治（時期）

    • The country experienced a reign of terror under the dictator's rule.

    這個國家在獨裁者的統治下經歷了一段恐怖統治時期。