Definitions
n. the period when a king or queen rules
君主统治时期
v. to rule as a king or queen
当政；统治
v. to be the strongest or most noticeable condition
盛行；占主导地位
Example
This castle was built during a young queen's reign.
这座城堡建于一位年轻女王在位期间。
During the king's reign, investment in public libraries made education more accessible to ordinary citizens.
在这位国王统治期间，对公共图书馆的投入让普通民众更容易获得教育。
Collocations
- during the reign of
- a long reign
- reign supreme
- chaos reigns
Word family
- reigning (adj.)
Synonyms
- rule
Usage tip
与rain同音；reign指统治，rein指缰绳。
FAQ
- What does reign mean?
- the period when a king or queen rules to rule as a king or queen to be the strongest or most noticeable condition
- How is reign pronounced?
- UK /reɪn/, US /reɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
