empire
US /ˈem.paɪr/
UK /ˈem.paɪr/
1.
帝國
an extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, formerly especially an emperor or empress
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The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.
羅馬帝國持續了幾個世紀。
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The British Empire once covered a quarter of the world's land area.
大英帝國曾覆蓋世界陸地面積的四分之一。
2.
帝國, 集團
an organization or business of immense size and scope
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He built a vast business empire from scratch.
他白手起家建立了一個龐大的商業帝國。
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The media empire owned numerous newspapers and television stations.
這家媒體帝國擁有眾多報紙和電視台。