throne
/θrəʊn/ · /θroʊn/
CEFR level B2Topic HistoryWord #3661 in the learning path
王座；宝座
Definitions
n. A special chair used by a king or queen.
王座；宝座
n. The position or power of a king or queen.
王位；王权
Example
The queen sat on a throne beside the window.
女王坐在窗边的王座上。
Her accession to the throne marked a significant change in the country's political relationship with its neighbours.
她登基标志着该国与邻国的政治关系发生了重大变化。
Collocations
- sit on a throne
- ascend the throne
- heir to the throne
Usage tip
the throne可指王位，不一定指实体座椅。
FAQ
- What does throne mean?
- A special chair used by a king or queen. The position or power of a king or queen.
- How is throne pronounced?
- UK /θrəʊn/, US /θroʊn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
