regent
regent — adjective
1. used after a formal title such as 'prince' or 'queen' to indicate that the perso
used after a formal title such as 'prince' or 'queen' to indicate that the person runs the country for a short period because the official monarch is too young, too ill, or away.
The Prince Regent made several changes to the royal court while his father was unwell.
postpositive placement: Prince + Regent
Queen Regent Maria governed the kingdom for twelve years until her son came of age.
Historians still debate the decisions made by the Princess Regent during that period.
The title Duke Regent was created for the king's cousin during the emergency.
- acting
broader term; used for any temporary role, not just royal contexts
- provisional
describes a temporary arrangement in government or business, not tied to monarchy
- permanent
regent rule is by definition temporary
文法句型
title + regent
用法筆記
The adjective is always placed after the title it modifies, never before it ('Regent Prince' is incorrect). The noun it attaches to is almost always a royal title.
常見錯誤
regent — noun
1. a person appointed to run a country temporarily when the country's monarch is st
a person appointed to run a country temporarily when the country's monarch is still a child, too ill to perform royal duties, or absent from the nation.
Anya was appointed regent after the king fell seriously ill during his foreign visit.
appoint + regent
As regent, Sirin handled all government decisions while the young queen completed her education abroad.
The regent refused to step down when the prince turned eighteen, sparking a crisis.
Rin served as regent for her young nephew until he was old enough to rule.
- monarch
the permanent, rightful ruler whom the regent temporarily replaces
文法句型
serve as regent
appoint someone regent
用法筆記
Frequently used with the preposition 'for' to indicate on whose behalf the person rules (e.g., 'regent for the young king'). The role is always temporary and ends when the monarch becomes able to rule.
常見錯誤
2. an official member of a group of people who manage and make decisions for a univ
an official member of a group of people who manage and make decisions for a university or other large organisation.
Sahil was elected as a regent of the state university last spring.
elect + regent of [institution]
The board of regents voted to approve the construction of a new library on campus.
board of regents + verb
Each regent serves a six-year term and attends monthly meetings at the university headquarters.
The regents rejected the proposal to cut funding for the music department.
- trustee
similar role but more common for private institutions; a trustee manages assets on behalf of others
- governor
used in some countries for members of a university's governing board
- board member
generic term for anyone on a managing board; less specific than regent
文法句型
regent of [institution]
board of regents
用法筆記
This sense is most common in the United States, where public universities are overseen by a 'board of regents'. In other countries, similar bodies are called 'board of governors' or 'board of trustees'.