"kingdoms" in Chinese (Simplified)
王国
Definition
由国王或女王统治的地区或国家;在科学中也指一类大型生物分类群。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
复数,正式用语,常在历史、政治或科学(如“动物界”)语境中出现。现代国家一般不用此词。区别于“帝国”和“国家”。
Examples
There were many powerful kingdoms in ancient times.
古代有许多强大的**王国**。
Africa is home to many old kingdoms.
非洲有很多古老的**王国**。
In science, living things are sorted into five kingdoms.
在科学上,生物被分为五大**王国**。
The two kingdoms were at war for decades before making peace.
这两个**王国**战争了几十年才和解。
Some scientists debate how many kingdoms of life there really are.
有些科学家争论生物到底有多少大**王国**。
Stories about lost kingdoms often appear in myths and legends.
关于失落**王国**的故事经常出现在神话和传说中。