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单词 ruler
释义 rul·er
\ˈrülə(r)\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English reuler, from reulen to rule + -er — more at rule
1.
 a. : one that exercises authority, command, or dominating influence
  < the old male was even in captivity the undisputed guardian and ruler of all the other members — Weston La Barre >
  < the rulers of modern art >
  < an ambition that became the ruler of his life >
 specifically : one who rules over a nation or people
  < an able and vigorous ruler who reunited his country >
  < their position in our democratic system as the informants of our rulers, the people — F.L.Mott >
 b. : one who exercises control in some limited field
  < was the ruler of Admiralty Room 40 — British Book News >
2. : one that rules lines: as
 a. : a straight or curved strip (as of wood or metal) with a smooth edge usually marked off in units (as inches or centimeters) and used for guiding a pen or pencil in drawing lines or for measuring
 b. : an operator of a machine for drawing ink lines on paper
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