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ruler

UK //ˈruː.lər//US //ˈruː.lɚ//

词源

来自中古英语 'rewler',源自古法语 'reuleor',最终源自拉丁语 'regula'(规则、直尺)。

noun

❶ 一种用来测量长度或画直线的工具,通常为长条形,上面标有刻度。

“I need a ruler to draw a straight line.”

(我需要一把尺子来画一条直线。)

“She measured the paper with a 30-centimeter ruler.”

(她用一把30厘米的尺子测量了纸张。)

❶ 统治一个国家或地区的人,如国王、女王或其他领导者。

“The ruler of the ancient kingdom was known for his wisdom.”

(这个古代王国的统治者以智慧闻名。)

“Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning British ruler.”

(伊丽莎白二世是英国在位时间最长的君主。)

同义词:leader, monarch, sovereign, measuring stick, straightedge

常见短语

rule with an iron fist — 以铁腕手段统治,形容统治者用严厉甚至残酷的方式管理国家或人民。

“The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist for decades.”

(这位独裁者以铁腕手段统治了这个国家数十年。)