Definitions
n. a country ruled by a king or queen
王国
n. one of the largest groups used to classify living things
生物分类中的界
Example
The old castle once guarded the entrance to the kingdom.
这座古堡曾经守卫着王国的入口。
Tourism in the small kingdom provides employment, but increasing visitor numbers place pressure on historic buildings.
旅游业为这个小王国提供了就业机会，但游客数量增长也给历史建筑带来了压力。
Collocations
- animal kingdom
- plant kingdom
- rule a kingdom
Word family
- king (n.)
- kingship (n.)
Usage tip
政治语境指王国；animal kingdom指动物界。
FAQ
- What does kingdom mean?
- a country ruled by a king or queen one of the largest groups used to classify living things
- How is kingdom pronounced?
- UK /ˈkɪŋdəm/, US /ˈkɪŋdəm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
