| 单词 | king |
| 释义 | king —king /kɪŋ/ adjective [before noun] ► F0 used as part of the name of something that is larger than the ordinary type: » king prawns» a king penguinThesaurus+: ↑Enormous , ↑Big and quite bignoun [C] (GAMES) F0 In the game of chess, the king is the most important piece on the board. It can move one square in any direction. Thesaurus+: ↑ChessF0 a card with a picture of a king on it, used in games: » the king of heartsThesaurus+: ↑Playing cardsnoun [C] (MALE RULER) ► A2 (the title of) a male ruler of a country, who holds this position because of his royal birth: » King Richard II» the kings and queens of EnglandThesaurus+: ↑Royalty, aristocracy and titles• • • Extra Examples:» Prince Juan Carlos of Spain became king in 1975.» The coronation of a new king is, of course, a historic occasion.» Most modern kings and queens rule only in a formal way, without real power.» The Spanish Armada was sent by the king of Spain to invade England in 1588.» He bowed down before the king and begged for mercy.noun [C] (MOST IMPORTANT) ► C1 the most important, best, or most respected member of a group of animals, things, or people: » The lion is often called the king of the jungle.» He's the new king of pop music.Thesaurus+: ↑Good and excellent things |
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