crown
crown — noun
1. a ring-shaped headpiece traditionally made from precious metal and gems, worn by
a ring-shaped headpiece traditionally made from precious metal and gems, worn by a monarch on formal occasions as an emblem of royal authority.
The queen placed the golden crown on her head before entering the hall.
Felipe visited the museum to see the ancient crown once worn by Viking rulers.
crown + worn by [ruler]
The crown was made of silver and decorated with rubies from Myanmar.
During the parade, the prince wore a small golden crown on a velvet cushion.
文法句型
crown + of + material
用法筆記
The word crown can also refer to the object used in the ceremony of making someone king or queen. Do not confuse with tiara, which is a smaller, often more decorative headpiece worn by women on formal occasions.
常見錯誤
2. the position of being the winner of a major sports competition, or the title tha
the position of being the winner of a major sports competition, or the title that goes with that position.
The team has not won the league crown for over fifteen years.
Élise defended her tennis crown at the national tournament last summer.
defend one's crown
After three hours of play, the young player finally claimed the world chess crown.
The champion said she would fight hard to keep her crown next season.
- championship
more general; can refer to a competition itself, not just the title
- title
the most common synonym; used in all sports contexts
文法句型
the crown
win the crown
claim the crown
用法筆記
Frequently used with verbs like win, claim, defend, or lose. The subject is usually a person or team.
3. the highest or top part of something, especially the head, a hat, or a hill.
the highest or top part of something, especially the head, a hat, or a hill.
A dull ache spread from the crown of her head after sitting in the sun.
crown of the head
The crown of the hill was covered in a thick layer of fresh snow.
Faisal adjusted the hat on his head because the crown was too tall for him.
The old oak tree's crown spread wide enough to shade the whole garden.
文法句型
the crown of + noun
用法筆記
When referring to a person's head, crown specifically means the rounded top part. For hills and mountains, it is slightly more literary than summit or peak.
4. an artificial cover made of metal, ceramic, or plastic that a dentist places ove
an artificial cover made of metal, ceramic, or plastic that a dentist places over a damaged or weak tooth to protect and strengthen it.
The dentist said Yumi needed a crown on her back molar to prevent damage.
A ceramic crown looks more like a natural tooth than a metal one does.
After the root canal treatment, the dentist fitted a permanent crown over the tooth.
The patient complained that her new crown felt slightly too high when she bit down.
- dental cap
less common; used interchangeably with crown in dentistry
文法句型
fit a crown
have a crown fitted
用法筆記
In dentistry, a crown covers the entire visible part of the tooth above the gum line. A filling, by contrast, only fills a hole or cavity in the tooth.
常見錯誤
5. an old British silver coin with a value of five shillings, equal to one quarter
an old British silver coin with a value of five shillings, equal to one quarter of a pound in the pre-decimal currency system.
The antique shop displayed a silver crown from the reign of King George III.
Eitan inherited a collection of old British coins, including a crown minted in 1845.
crown minted in [year]
In old stories, a character might pay for a meal with a single silver crown.
The museum catalogue listed a rare crown from the reign of Queen Anne.
- five-shilling piece
describes the coin's value rather than its name
用法筆記
This coin is no longer used as currency since the United Kingdom adopted the decimal system in 1971. Collectors still trade them.
6. the boned breast section of a large bird, especially a turkey, sold without legs
the boned breast section of a large bird, especially a turkey, sold without legs or wings and typically roasted as a main dish.
For a small group, a turkey crown is easier to handle than a whole bird.
turkey crown = boned breast without legs
Sari roasted a turkey crown with herbs and served it with roasted vegetables.
The supermarket sells frozen turkey crowns all year round, not just at Christmas.
Faisal ordered a smoked turkey crown online for the New Year dinner.
- turkey breast
more common in American English; less specific about whether legs are removed
用法筆記
This term is mainly used in British English. In American English, the same cut is usually called a turkey breast roast.
7. the authority of a monarch as the legal head of a state, often used in formal or
the authority of a monarch as the legal head of a state, often used in formal or legal contexts to refer to the government itself.
All criminal cases in England are brought in the name of the Crown.
The land is owned by the Crown and managed by a government department.
owned by the Crown
Lawyers who work for the Crown are called Crown prosecutors.
In many Commonwealth countries, the Crown is a symbol of national unity.
- the monarchy
refers more to the system of royal rule than the legal institution
- the throne
a figurative term for the position or power of the king or queen
- sovereignty
the supreme power of a state; more abstract
文法句型
the Crown
用法筆記
Usually capitalised as the Crown when it refers to the institution of government. Frequently used in legal and political contexts.
crown — verb
1. to perform the ceremony in which a person becomes a monarch by having a crown se
to perform the ceremony in which a person becomes a monarch by having a crown set upon their head.
The new king was crowned in a grand ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
passive: be crowned
The archbishop crowned Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953.
Felipe watched a documentary about how monarchs are crowned in different countries.
The young prince was crowned king after his father's sudden death.
- dethrone
to remove a king or queen from power
文法句型
crown + person + king/queen
be crowned
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive form: be crowned. This sense is the literal, ceremonial use; distinguish from sense 2 (GIVE CHAMPION STATUS) which is figurative.
2. to officially give someone the title of winner or champion in a competition, con
to officially give someone the title of winner or champion in a competition, contest, or election after they have achieved victory.
The judges crowned Ayana the winner of the national poetry competition.
crown + person + title
Mira was crowned world champion after she won the final race by a narrow margin.
The board crowned a new CEO after months of searching for the right candidate.
The young gymnast was crowned all-around champion at her first international competition.
- declare
more neutral; does not carry the ceremonial connotation of crown
- name
common in competitions; e.g., 'named winner'
- award the title to
more formal and longer phrase
文法句型
crown + person + champion/winner
be crowned + title
用法筆記
This sense is figurative, extending the idea of placing a crown on a royal head to giving any top honour or title. The passive form (be crowned champion) is very common in news headlines.
3. to form the best, most successful, or final part of something, especially a seri
to form the best, most successful, or final part of something, especially a series of achievements or events.
The gold medal crowned an incredible season for the young athlete.
crown + [achievement] = perfect ending
A spectacular fireworks display crowned the evening's celebrations.
The Nobel Prize crowned a lifetime of research into tropical diseases for Professor Okafor.
The chef's signature dessert crowned a menu that had already impressed every critic.
文法句型
crown + noun
crowning + noun
用法筆記
Common in the adjective form crowning — for example, crowning achievement or crowning glory. The subject is typically an event, an award, or an achievement.
4. to sit at the very highest point of something as a covering or ornament.
to sit at the very highest point of something as a covering or ornament.
The tower is crowned with a golden statue that shines in the sunlight.
passive: be crowned with + [object]
The mountain peak was crowned with snow all through the summer months.
A small white church crowns the hill above the village.
The wedding cake was crowned with tiny porcelain figures of a bride and groom.
文法句型
be crowned with + noun
用法筆記
This sense is often used in descriptive or literary writing rather than everyday conversation. The passive form (be crowned with) is more frequent than the active.
5. to place an artificial cover over a damaged or weak tooth to protect it and impr
to place an artificial cover over a damaged or weak tooth to protect it and improve its appearance.
The dentist crowned Zuri's front tooth after she chipped it in a cycling accident.
Eitan had two back teeth crowned last year because they had cracked from grinding.
have [tooth] crowned
After the root canal, the tooth needs to be crowned to prevent it from breaking.
The procedure to crown a single tooth takes about two hours at the dental clinic.
- fit a crown on
more descriptive; uses the noun form
- cap
informal term used by patients rather than dentists
文法句型
have a tooth crowned
crown + tooth
用法筆記
Patients more commonly say 'have a crown fitted' or 'get a crown' than 'get crowned'. The verb form crown is the professional term used by dentists.
6. to strike a person sharply on the skull, especially with a heavy object; informa
to strike a person sharply on the skull, especially with a heavy object; informal British use.
The robber crowned the security guard with a bottle before grabbing the cash.
During a fight, a man crowned another with a chair and fled the pub.
In the old film, the villain crowns the hero from behind during a fight.
When the argument turned violent, Benjamin crowned the man with a metal pipe.
文法句型
crown + person + on the head
用法筆記
This is informal British slang. It is not used in formal writing or polite conversation. The object used to hit someone is usually introduced with with.