Reigns Meaning in English
word · lemma: reign
释义
'Reigns' is the third-person singular present form of the verb 'reign', meaning to rule as a king or queen, or to be the most important or powerful thing in a situation. It is also the plural noun meaning periods of royal rule.
用法与细微差别
Most often used for kings and queens ('She reigns over the country'), or metaphorically ('silence reigns'). As a noun, mostly in historical contexts ('the reigns of several kings'). Be careful not to confuse 'reign' (rule) with 'rein' (strap for controlling a horse).
例句
The queen reigns over the country.
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Peace reigns in the small village.
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During their reigns, the kings built great castles.
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Silence reigns after the argument.
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Chaos reigns in the classroom when the teacher leaves.
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Historians studied the reigns of four different emperors.
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