king
king — 名詞
1. A man who rules a country as its highest leader, usually because he was born int
國王
一國的最高男性統治者
A man who rules a country as its highest leader, usually because he was born into a royal family and inherited the position from a parent.
King Charles III became the monarch of the United Kingdom after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
國王查爾斯三世在其母親伊莉莎白二世女王去世後，成為英國的君主。
article + title: 'King [Name] [numeral]'
The young king sat on his golden throne and listened carefully to the requests of his people.
年輕的國王坐在金色寶座上，仔細聆聽臣民的請求。
In many old stories, the king lived in a stone castle with thick walls and tall towers.
在許多古老的故事中，國王住在石頭城堡裡，有著厚牆和高塔。
The king signed a new law that gave more land and water rights to local farmers.
國王簽署了一項新法律，將更多的土地和水權分配給當地農民。
Citizens lined the streets of the capital to welcome the king and queen as they rode through the city.
民眾夾道歡迎國王與王后的車隊駛過首都的街道。
用法筆記
The title King is always capitalised when used before a name (King Abdullah) or as a direct form of address ('Your Majesty'). When referring to the role in general, lowercase is used ('a king must serve his people').
常見錯誤
2. A person, animal, or thing widely recognised as the top figure within a particul
王者
某領域中最優秀或最有影響力者
A person, animal, or thing widely recognised as the top figure within a particular group, sport, business, or field of activity.
Many fans call Pelé the king of football because of his incredible skill on the field.
許多球迷稱比利為足球之王，因為他在球場上有著不可思議的技巧。
pattern: king of + [domain]
The lion is often called the king of the jungle, but lions actually live on grasslands and savannas.
獅子常被稱為萬獸之王，但獅子其實生活在草原上，而非叢林裡。
In the world of jazz music, Louis Armstrong was known as the king of the trumpet.
在爵士樂界，路易斯·阿姆斯壯被譽為小號之王。
The king of spices, saffron, costs more than gold when you compare it by weight.
香料之王番紅花按重量計算比黃金還要昂貴。
For fans of mystery novels, that author from Japan is the undisputed king of suspense.
對推理小說的粉絲來說，那位日本作家是懸疑故事界無可爭議的王者。
文法句型
king of + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense is almost always used with 'the' and followed by 'of + [domain]'. Common in sports journalism, entertainment writing, and nature documentaries. The subject is often a group or category rather than an individual political entity.
常見錯誤
3. In chess, each player has one king piece. When a king is cornered with no way to
王
西洋棋中最重要的一枚棋子
In chess, each player has one king piece. When a king is cornered with no way to escape, that player loses. The king travels just one step per turn, in any direction.
In chess, you lose the game if your king is trapped and cannot move to a safe square.
在西洋棋中，如果你的王被困住而無法移動到安全位置，你就輸了。
passive: king is trapped / king is captured
Selim moved his king one square forward to avoid a check from his opponent's rook.
Selim 將他的王向前移動一格，以避開對手城堡棋的攻勢。
The king is the tallest piece on the board and often has a small cross on top.
王是棋盤上最高的棋子，頂端通常有一個小十字。
In the final move of the match, Yasmin's queen protected her king from a dangerous check.
在比賽的最後一著中，Yasmin 的皇后保護了她的王免受危險的攻擊。
Beginners should learn how to castle early to keep their king safe behind a wall of pawns.
初學者應該及早學習如何入堡，將王安全地藏在兵陣後方。
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (MALE RULER): in chess writing, 'king' is never capitalised and always refers to the game piece. Frequently appears in the compound 'king safety' (strategy of protecting one's king from attack).
常見錯誤
4. A playing card that features a crowned king figure. In most card games, it ranks
國王牌
紙牌中有國王圖案的一張
A playing card that features a crowned king figure. In most card games, it ranks above the queen and below the ace.
Élise won the round when she drew the king of hearts from the deck of cards.
Élise 從牌堆中抽到紅心國王，贏得了這一輪。
pattern: king of + [suit]
In poker, a hand with two kings and three smaller cards is called a pair of kings.
在撲克牌中，手上有兩張國王和三張小牌稱為一對國王。
Adaeze placed the king of spades on top of the pile and smiled at her good luck.
Adaeze 把黑桃國王放在牌堆最上面，對自己的好運露出了笑容。
The king of diamonds shows a king facing left with a diamond symbol above his crowned head.
方塊國王的圖案中，國王面向左方，頭上有一個方塊記號。
Camila kept the king of clubs hidden in her hand until the very last moment of the game.
Camila 一直把梅花國王藏在手中，直到遊戲的最後一刻。
用法筆記
Always lowercase unless starting a sentence. The four suits produce: king of hearts, king of diamonds, king of clubs, king of spades. In some games (e.g. poker), the king is sometimes abbreviated as 'K'.
常見錯誤
5. In the game of checkers (also called draughts), a piece that has reached the opp
王棋
西洋跳棋中升級後可前後移動的棋子
In the game of checkers (also called draughts), a piece that has reached the opponent's back row and been promoted. It can now move and capture in any diagonal direction, unlike a regular piece that only moves forward.
When Kabir's piece reached the far end of the board, he stacked it to crown it as a king.
Kabir 的棋子抵達棋盤遠端時，他疊起棋子將它升級為王棋。
process: crown / promote to make a king
A king in checkers can move in any diagonal direction, making it stronger than a regular piece.
西洋跳棋中的王棋可以向任何對角線方向移動，比普通棋子強大得多。
Dewi thought carefully before moving her king diagonally across the board to capture two pieces.
Dewi 小心翼翼地將她的王棋斜向移動到棋盤對面，以便吃掉對方兩枚棋子。
Having two kings on the board gave Aoi a clear advantage over his opponent in the final round.
棋盤上有兩枚王棋讓 Aoi 在最後一輪比賽中佔有明顯優勢。
In a close game of checkers, the player with more kings at the end usually wins.
在一場比數接近的西洋跳棋比賽中，擁有較多王棋的一方通常會獲勝。
- crowned piece
descriptive term for a promoted checker
- regular piece
an uncrowned checker that can only move forward
- man
term for an uncrowned checker in draughts
用法筆記
This sense applies only in the game of checkers / draughts, not in chess. In British English the game is usually called 'draughts' and the promoted piece is sometimes called a 'crowned piece' or 'double piece' instead of 'king'.
常見錯誤
6. Riley B. King (1925–2015), known professionally as B.B. King, an American blues
B·B·金恩
美國藍調吉他手與歌手
Riley B. King (1925–2015), known professionally as B.B. King, an American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He was famous for his expressive guitar style and for popularising the blues worldwide.
B.B. King named his guitar Lucille, and it became one of the most famous instruments in blues music.
B.B. King 將他的吉他命名為 Lucille，這把琴成為藍調音樂中最著名的樂器之一。
The audience cheered when B.B. King played his famous song 'The Thrill Is Gone' on stage.
當 B.B. King 在台上演奏他的名曲〈The Thrill Is Gone〉時，觀眾歡聲雷動。
notable song: 'The Thrill Is Gone'
B.B. King won fifteen Grammy Awards and entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
B.B. King 獲得十五座葛萊美獎，並入選搖滾名人堂。
B.B. King performed more than ten thousand concerts during his long music career.
B.B. King 在漫長的音樂生涯中舉辦了超過一萬場演唱會。
7. Billie Jean King (born 1943), an American former professional tennis player. She
金恩女士
美國傳奇網球選手與性別平權倡導者
Billie Jean King (born 1943), an American former professional tennis player. She won 39 Grand Slam titles and became famous for her fight for gender equality in sports.
Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in the famous 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match of 1973.
Billie Jean King 在 1973 年著名的「兩性之戰」網球賽中擊敗了 Bobby Riggs。
historical event: Battle of the Sexes
Billie Jean King helped start the Women's Tennis Association and demanded equal prize money for all players.
Billie Jean King 協助創立了女子網球協會，並要求男女選手獲得相同獎金。
The main tennis stadium in New York is named after Billie Jean King.
紐約主要的網球體育場以 Billie Jean King 的名字命名。
Billie Jean King won twenty Wimbledon titles over the course of her tennis career.
Billie Jean King 在網球生涯中贏得了二十座溫布頓冠軍。
8. Ernest Joseph King (1878–1956), an American naval officer who served as the Chie
金恩上將
二戰時期美國海軍作戰部長
Ernest Joseph King (1878–1956), an American naval officer who served as the Chief of Naval Operations and Commander in Chief of the United States Fleet during World War II.
Ernest J. King was a top American naval leader during the war in the Pacific.
Ernest J. King 是太平洋戰爭期間美國最高級別的海軍將領之一。
WWII role: Commander of US Fleet
Admiral King helped plan major naval operations that turned the tide of World War II at sea.
金恩上將協助策劃了多項重大海軍行動，扭轉了二戰的海上局勢。
King took command of the US Navy shortly after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.
金恩在日本偷襲珍珠港後不久即接掌美國海軍指揮權。
Ernest J. King was known for his strict discipline and sharp strategic thinking.
Ernest J. King 以嚴格的紀律和敏銳的戰略思維聞名。
9. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968), an American Christian minister and civil rig
金恩博士
美國民權運動領袖與諾貝爾和平獎得主
Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968), an American Christian minister and civil rights leader. He led non-violent protests against racial segregation and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech during the March on Washington.
Martin Luther King Jr. 在華盛頓大遊行中發表了著名的〈我有一個夢想〉演說。
famous speech: 'I Have a Dream'
Martin Luther King Jr. believed in peaceful protest and fought for equal rights for all people.
Martin Luther King Jr. 相信和平抗議，一生為所有人的平等權利而奮鬥。
Every January, Americans celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day to honour his life and work.
每年一月，美國人民慶祝馬丁·路德·金恩紀念日，以紀念他的一生與貢獻。
King wrote his 'Letter from Birmingham Jail' to explain why people must oppose unfair laws.
金恩在〈伯明罕監獄來信〉中解釋了為什麼人們必須反對不公平的法律。
用法筆記
Commonly referred to as 'Dr. King' or 'Martin Luther King' in shorter references. His full name includes 'Jr.' to distinguish him from his father, Martin Luther King Sr., who was also a minister.
常見錯誤
10. Rufus King (1755–1827), an American politician and diplomat. He was a delegate t
魯弗斯·金
美國開國元勳與外交官
Rufus King (1755–1827), an American politician and diplomat. He was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, a US Senator, and an ambassador to the United Kingdom.
Rufus King helped write the United States Constitution in 1787.
Rufus King 在 1787 年協助起草了美國憲法。
founding role: Constitutional Convention delegate
Rufus King served as a US Senator and later as the American ambassador to Britain.
Rufus King 曾擔任美國參議員，後來出任美國駐英國大使。
Rufus King argued strongly against slavery during debates in the Senate.
Rufus King 在參議院辯論中強烈反對奴隸制度。
As a young lawyer, Rufus King built a successful legal practice in Massachusetts.
Rufus King 年輕時在麻薩諸塞州建立了成功的律師事務所。
11. Stephen King (born 1947), an American author of horror, suspense, and fantasy no
史蒂芬·金
美國恐怖小說作家
Stephen King (born 1947), an American author of horror, suspense, and fantasy novels. He is one of the best-selling writers of all time, with books like 'The Shining' and 'It'.
Stephen King has written more than sixty novels and many have been made into popular films.
Stephen King 創作了超過六十部小說，其中許多已被改編成廣受歡迎的電影。
prolific output: 60+ novels
Readers love Stephen King's horror stories because the plots are so exciting and frightening.
讀者喜愛 Stephen King 的恐怖故事，因為情節既刺激又令人毛骨悚然。
Stephen King's novel 'The Shining' tells the story of a family trapped in a lonely hotel.
Stephen King 的小說《鬼店》講述了一個家庭被困在孤獨旅館的故事。
Fans of Stephen King look forward to each new book that he publishes every year.
Stephen King 的書迷們每年都期待他出版新書。
用法筆記
Often referred to as 'the King of Horror' — this uses the TOP PERSON/THING sense. His works are frequently studied in popular culture courses at universities.
12. William Lyon Mackenzie King (1874–1950), a Canadian statesman who served as the
麥肯齊·金
加拿大第十任總理
William Lyon Mackenzie King (1874–1950), a Canadian statesman who served as the tenth Prime Minister of Canada. He led the country through the Great Depression and World War II.
Mackenzie King was Canada's longest-serving prime minister, leading for more than twenty years.
Mackenzie King 是加拿大任職時間最長的總理，領導國家超過二十年。
notable: longest-serving Canadian PM
Prime Minister Mackenzie King worked closely with Winston Churchill during World War II.
麥肯齊·金恩總理在二次世界大戰期間與 Winston Churchill 密切合作。
Mackenzie King introduced social programs that helped Canadian workers during the Depression.
Mackenzie King 推行了多項社會計畫，在經濟大蕭條時期幫助了加拿大勞工。
King kept a detailed diary every day from 1893 until his death in 1950.
金恩從 1893 年起每天撰寫詳細日記，直到 1950 年去世為止。
用法筆記
Commonly referred to as 'Mackenzie King' rather than 'William King'. His grand-uncle was William Lyon Mackenzie, a leader of the 1837 Rebellion in Upper Canada.
13. William Rufus de Vane King (1786–1853), an American politician who served as the
威廉·金恩
美國第13任副總統
William Rufus de Vane King (1786–1853), an American politician who served as the 13th Vice President of the United States under President Franklin Pierce.
William R. King was the only US vice president to take the oath of office in a foreign country.
William R. King 是唯一在國外宣誓就職的美國副總統。
unique fact: sworn in abroad
Senator King represented Alabama in Washington for much of his political career.
金恩參議員在華盛頓代表阿拉巴馬州度過大部分政治生涯。
William R. King served as a US Senator from Alabama for nearly thirty years.
William R. King 代表阿拉巴馬州擔任美國參議員將近三十年。
King was elected vice president in 1852 but died soon after taking office.
金恩於 1852 年當選副總統，但就職後不久便去世了。
king — 形容詞
1. Appearing before the common name of an animal or plant to indicate that it is th
大型的
用於動植物名稱前表示體型特大
Appearing before the common name of an animal or plant to indicate that it is the largest, most impressive, or most powerful type within that group.
The king cobra can grow more than five metres long and is the longest venomous snake on Earth.
眼鏡王蛇可以長到五公尺以上，是世界上最長的毒蛇。
compound: king cobra / king penguin / king crab
King penguins are the second largest type of penguin, after the emperor penguin.
國王企鵝是體型第二大的企鵝，僅次於皇帝企鵝。
The king crab is very popular in seafood restaurants because of its large and tasty legs.
帝王蟹在海鮮餐廳中非常受歡迎，因為牠的腳巨大且味道鮮美。
At the aquarium, the children were amazed by the size of the king salmon swimming past the glass.
在水族館裡，孩子們看著玻璃後方游過的大鱗大麻哈魚，對牠的體型感到驚嘆。
The king parrot is a bright red bird found in the rainforests of eastern Australia.
澳洲國王鸚鵡是一種鮮紅色的鳥類，生活在澳洲東部的雨林中。
文法句型
king + [animal/plant name]
用法筆記
This adjective only appears in established compound names (king cobra, king penguin, king crab, king salmon, king parrot). Do not invent new compounds. Always comes directly before the noun without 'of' (compare the noun sense).