empire
US /ˈem.paɪr/
UK /ˈem.paɪr/
1.
帝国
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.
罗马帝国持续了几个世纪。
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The British Empire once covered a quarter of the world's land area.
大英帝国曾覆盖世界陆地面积的四分之一。
2.
帝国, 集团
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个庞大的商业帝国。
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The media empire owned numerous newspapers and television stations.
这家媒体帝国拥有众多报纸和电视台。