reign

US /reɪn/
UK /reɪn/
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1.

統治, 君主統治時期

the period during which a sovereign rules

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Queen Victoria's reign lasted for 63 years.
維多利亞女王的統治持續了63年。
During his reign, the country experienced great prosperity.
在他統治期間,國家經歷了巨大的繁榮。
2.

王權, 統治權

the position or power of being a monarch or ruler

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The king ascended to the reign after his father's death.
國王在他父親去世後登上了王位
The queen's reign was marked by peace and stability.
女王的統治以和平與穩定為標誌。
1.

統治, 當政

hold royal office; rule as sovereign

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Queen Elizabeth II has reigned for over 70 years.
伊麗莎白二世女王已經統治了70多年。
He was destined to reign over a vast empire.
他註定要統治一個龐大的帝國。
2.

盛行, 主宰

be the dominant controlling power or influence

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Chaos seemed to reign in the streets.
混亂似乎籠罩著街道。
Silence reigned in the empty hall.
寂靜籠罩著空蕩蕩的大廳。