regent

• 古旧形容词，意为摄政的或统治的、管理的，通常用于历史语境，描述行使摄政职权的人。

An archaic adjective meaning ruling or governing, typically used in historical contexts to describe a person acting as a regent.

1. Acting as a rulerC1formal

   Serving or functioning as a regent, especially when the monarch is absent, incapacitated, or too young to rule.

   摄政的

   • The regent prince governed the kingdom during the king's illness.
   • She was appointed regent queen until her son came of age.
   • The regent council made decisions on behalf of the young monarch.

   同义词governingruling

• 名词，指被指定在君主缺席、无行为能力或年幼时代表君主统治国家的人。也指董事会或管理机构的成员。

A noun referring to a person appointed to govern a state or rule on behalf of a monarch who is absent, incapacitated, or too young to rule, or a member of a governing board.

1. Temporary rulerB2formal

   A person appointed to govern a state because the monarch is absent, incapacitated, or too young to rule.

   摄政者

   • The regent ruled the kingdom until the young king came of age.
   • During the queen's illness, her brother served as regent.
   • The regent made important decisions on behalf of the monarch.

   同义词caretakerdeputystand-in

2. Governing board memberB2formalamerican

   A member of a governing board, especially of a university or educational institution.

   校董

   • The university's board of regents approved the new curriculum.
   • She was elected as a regent of the state university system.
   • The regents met to discuss the budget for the next academic year.

   同义词board memberdirectorgovernoroverseertrustee