realm

realm — noun

1. a particular broad field of knowledge, activity, or life that a person or group

1.名詞B2
釋義

a particular broad field of knowledge, activity, or life that a person or group thinks about, deals with, or concerns themselves with

例句

Gabriela's main realm of interest is early childhood education.

realm of + noun phrase for field of interest

The discovery opened up a whole new realm of scientific possibilities.

同義詞
  • field

    more everyday and neutral; the usual choice in professional contexts

  • domain

    more technical or formal, often suggests ownership or specialization

  • sphere

    more abstract, often referring to a broad social or intellectual arena

  • area

    the most general and least formal synonym

文法句型

the realm of + noun phrase

用法筆記

Frequently paired with 'of' to name the specific field (realm of politics, realm of science). The figurative sense appears in idiomatic expressions such as 'within/beyond the realm of possibility.'

常見錯誤

❌The realm of mathematics are fascinating.
✅The realm of mathematics is fascinating.
💡'realm' is always singular; the phrase 'the realm of + plural noun' still takes a singular verb.

2. a nation whose supreme ruler is a monarch — a king, queen, or similar royal figu

2.名詞B2
釋義

a nation whose supreme ruler is a monarch — a king, queen, or similar royal figure

例句

The queen's eldest son inherited the realm after her death.

inherited the realm

Trade agreements between the two realms strengthened the regional economy.

同義詞
  • kingdom

    more common and everyday; the neutral term for a monarch-ruled country

  • dominion

    more historical or formal; can imply broader territory under control

文法句型

the realm

a realm

用法筆記

Typically used in formal or literary contexts. Common in historical writing, fantasy literature, and constitutional references to monarchies. In everyday news about modern kingdoms, 'kingdom' is preferred over 'realm.'

常見錯誤

❌France is a realm.' (when referring to a modern republic).
✅France is a republic, not a realm.
💡'realm' specifically means a country under a monarch; using it for any country is incorrect.