imperial

• 与帝国或皇帝有关的；也用来形容宏伟、庄严或威严的事物。

Relating to an empire or emperor; used to describe something grand, majestic, or authoritative.

1. Relating to an empireB2formal

   Connected with or belonging to an empire or its ruler.

   帝国的

   • The imperial palace was a symbol of power and wealth.
   • Imperial Rome controlled vast territories across Europe and Africa.
   • The imperial army marched through the conquered lands.

2. British Imperial SystemB2formalbritish

   Relating to the system of weights and measures formerly used in the United Kingdom and its colonies.

   英制

   • The recipe uses imperial measurements like ounces and pints.
   • In the UK, road signs still show distances in imperial miles.
   • He prefers imperial units over metric for carpentry.

   反义词metric

3. Befitting an emperorC1formal

   Having qualities or characteristics suitable for an emperor or empress; majestic or grand.

   帝王的

   • She wore an imperial gown adorned with gold and jewels.
   • The imperial throne was carved from a single block of marble.
   • His demeanor was calm and imperial, commanding respect from all.

   同义词augustgrandimposingmagnificentmajesticnobleregalroyalsovereignstately

   反义词humblelowlymodestunassuming

4. C1formal

   Belonging to or characteristic of a supreme ruler, often implying authority or dominance.

   皇帝的

   • The emperor issued an imperial decree that changed the law.
   • Her imperial will was absolute within the kingdom.
   • The imperial crown symbolized the ruler's ultimate authority.

   同义词kinglymajesticmonarchalqueenlyregalroyalsovereign

   反义词inferiorservilesubjectsubordinatesubservient

• 指下巴下方一小撮楔形胡须，因拿破仑三世而流行；也指马车车顶上运送的行李箱。

A noun referring to a small, tufted beard worn under the lower lip, as popularized by Emperor Napoleon III, or a piece of luggage carried on top of a coach.

1. Small pointed beardC1formal

   A small, tufted beard that is shaped like a point, famously worn by Emperor Napoleon III of France.

   帝王胡须

   • He grew an imperial beard to emulate the style of Napoleon III.
   • The actor wore a false imperial for the historical drama.
   • The imperial beard was a popular fashion among European aristocrats in the 19th century.

   同义词goatee

2. Luggage on a coachC2formalbritish

   A piece of luggage or a trunk that is carried on the top of a stagecoach or carriage.

   马车顶行李

   • The travelers loaded their imperial onto the roof of the coach.
   • The imperial was securely strapped to the carriage for the long journey.
   • He retrieved his imperial from the top of the stagecoach after arriving in town.