king
含义: A male ruler of a country, typically one who inherits the position
King refers to the male monarch who rules a kingdom, usually through hereditary succession. Figuratively, it describes someone or something that is the best or most important in a category, as in 'the king of rock and roll'. In chess and cards, it's also the name of important pieces.
例句
- The king addressed the nation on the anniversary of his coronation. 国王在加冕纪念日向全国发表讲话。El rey se dirigió a la nación en el aniversario de su coronación.国王は戴冠記念日に国民に向けて演説しました。국왕은 대관식 기념일에 국민에게 연설했습니다.
- Elvis Presley was known as the King of Rock and Roll. 猫王被称为摇滚之王。Elvis Presley era conocido como el Rey del Rock and Roll.エルヴィス・プレスリーはロックンロールの王様として知られていました。엘비스 프레슬리는 로큰롤의 왕으로 알려져 있었습니다.
- In chess, protecting your king is essential. 在国际象棋中,保护你的国王至关重要。En ajedrez, proteger tu rey es esencial.チェスでは、キングを守ることが不可欠です。체스에서 킹을 지키는 것은 필수적입니다.
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old English 'cyning' meaning 'ruler of a people', from Proto-Germanic 'kuningaz', probably from 'kunją' (kin, family) — thus 'leader of the people'. Related to German 'König' and Swedish 'kung'.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
From Old English 'cyning', related to 'kin' (family). The word originally meant 'leader of a people or tribe' before narrowing to mean a hereditary monarch.
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