reign

• 名词，指君主或最高统治者统治王国或领土的时期，也指其统治权或统治时期。

A noun referring to the period during which a monarch or other sovereign ruler holds power and authority over a kingdom or territory.

1. Period of ruleB1formal

   The period during which a monarch rules a country.

   统治时期

   • The reign of Queen Elizabeth II lasted for over 70 years.
   • During his reign, the kingdom experienced great prosperity.
   • Historians study the reign of ancient emperors.

   同义词administrationincumbencyrulesovereigntytenureterm

2. Dominance or influenceB2formal

   A period during which someone or something is dominant or influential in a particular field.

   统治

   • The company's reign as market leader ended last year.
   • Her reign as champion lasted for three consecutive years.
   • The team's reign over the league was undisputed.

   同义词ascendancycontroldominancehegemonyinfluenceprevalencesupremacysway

• 表示统治、执政或行使最高权力的动词，也指某事物在某情境中最为显著或占主导地位。

A verb used to indicate the act of ruling or exercising sovereign power, or to be the most prominent or dominant feature in a situation.

1. Rule as monarchB2formal

   To hold royal office; to rule as a king or queen.

   统治

   • Queen Elizabeth II reigned for over 70 years.
   • The king reigned wisely and justly.
   • She reigned over the kingdom for three decades.

   同义词governhold swayrule

2. Be predominantC1formal

   To be the most powerful or influential factor in a particular situation.

   占主导地位

   • Chaos reigned in the streets after the announcement.
   • Silence reigned in the courtroom as the verdict was read.
   • During the crisis, fear reigned among the population.

   同义词dominatehold swaypredominateprevailrule