
好词典

源自拉丁语 'imperialis',与 'imperium'(统治权)相关,14世纪通过古法语进入英语。
❶ 与帝国或皇帝相关的,形容具有至高权力或威严的事物,常用于描述历史、政治或特定度量系统。
“The imperial palace was the residence of the emperor.”
(这座皇宫曾是皇帝的居所。)
“The British imperial system includes units like inches and gallons.”
(英制计量系统包含英寸和加仑等单位。)
❶ 特指某种权威或统治的象征物,如特定尺寸的纸张或啤酒杯容量单位。
“He ordered an imperial of beer at the pub.”
(他在酒吧点了一大杯啤酒。)
“This document is printed on imperial-sized paper.”
(这份文件印在特制尺寸的纸张上。)
imperial decree — 皇帝颁布的正式法令,具有最高法律效力,常见于历史或宫廷剧场景。
“The imperial decree announced the abolition of the old tax system.”
(皇帝诏书宣布废除旧税制。)
imperial guard — 专属于统治者的精锐护卫部队,负责最高级别的安保工作。
“The imperial guard stood motionless at the palace gates.”
(御林军如雕塑般矗立在宫门前。)