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单词 reigning
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Definition of reigning in English:

reigning

adjective ˈreɪnɪŋˈreɪnɪŋ
  • 1Occupying the throne; ruling.

    the official residence of the reigning monarch
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Crown Prince Hans Adam has been Liechtenstein's reigning monarch since 1984.
    • ' His Highness is not a reigning Prince, nor ever likely to be, ' answered Dimmock.
    • Kaoru was a constant companion of both the reigning emperor and the retired Reizei emperor.
    • In 1254, local landowner Richard Rochelle was granted a charter to hold a market in the village from the reigning monarch of the day, Henry III.
    • The 22 nd of January 2001 marked the centenary of the death of Queen Victoria, the longest reigning British monarch.
    • Meanwhile Siward died, and the matter rested for a few years, Malcolm reigning as King of Cumbria, and Macbeth occupying the Scottish throne.
    • Usually the Vatican is absolutely not to be believed when it comes to statements about the health of reigning pontiffs.
    • With Paul III there was the like family concern, to see his son, Pierluigi, established among the reigning families of Europe.
    • The first and most important prerogative of a reigning monarch was the power of judgment and pardon.
    Synonyms
    ruling, regnant
    1. 1.1 Currently holding a particular sporting title.
      the reigning European champions
      Example sentencesExamples
      • From the opening match in which Senegal beat reigning champions France, the World Cup rained surprises upon excited fans.
      • A 24-year-old Brazilian, Junqueira is the reigning Formula 3000 champion.
      • Flitcroft was sold by City in March 1996 for £ 3.2m to the then reigning Premiership Champions Blackburn Rovers.
      • The reigning champion was not at his competitive best.
      • In 1984, we beat the Philadelphia 76ers - the reigning champion 76ers - in a great five-game series.
      • Firman, from Norfolk, is the reigning British formula Nippon champion.
      • The reigning champ Joey Chestnut won for the second year in a row, downing more than 60 hotdogs.
      • Qwai had won the title scoring a tenth round TKO over reigning champ Matthew Saad Muhammad.
      • Guiseley made up for the previous week's disappointment by taking four points from a drawn game with reigning champions Bilton.
      • The reigning African Footballer of the Year was persuaded to play on by his team-mates, helping them to a 2-0 victory.
      • Today, on the back of two World Cup triumphs, the reigning Tri-Nation champions dwarf the thistle's playing resources.
      • The undoubted shock of the tournament however was the defeat of reigning champions Cullane who were humbled by Cloontigh in the quarter-final.
      • Clan wrestlers could not overcome the strength behind the reigning champion, Brock University.
      • Now earlier the reigning World Cup soccer champion Germany defeated Sweden 1-to take the bronze medal.
      • In the junior category, reigning U.S. junior all-around champion Lisa Wang of the Rhythmic Gems club in Illinois easily placed first.
      • Then Pakistan edged past the reigning world champions Holland 2-1.
      • Alex Rodriguez, the league's reigning Most Valuable Player, was there.
      • Brian Clough's team, who were the reigning champions of Europe, had just lost to Wolves in the League Cup final.
      • In the men's event, reigning gold medalist Hunter Kemper of the United States will not be in attendance to defend his title.
      • Urged on by over 8,000 cheering fans, the Silsden rider went head-to-head with reigning champion Albert Cabestany in the final round.
      Synonyms
      incumbent, current, in office, presiding, in power

Definition of reigning in US English:

reigning

adjectiveˈrāniNGˈreɪnɪŋ
  • 1Occupying the throne; ruling.

    the official residence of the reigning monarch
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The first and most important prerogative of a reigning monarch was the power of judgment and pardon.
    • Crown Prince Hans Adam has been Liechtenstein's reigning monarch since 1984.
    • ' His Highness is not a reigning Prince, nor ever likely to be, ' answered Dimmock.
    • In 1254, local landowner Richard Rochelle was granted a charter to hold a market in the village from the reigning monarch of the day, Henry III.
    • Kaoru was a constant companion of both the reigning emperor and the retired Reizei emperor.
    • The 22 nd of January 2001 marked the centenary of the death of Queen Victoria, the longest reigning British monarch.
    • With Paul III there was the like family concern, to see his son, Pierluigi, established among the reigning families of Europe.
    • Usually the Vatican is absolutely not to be believed when it comes to statements about the health of reigning pontiffs.
    • Meanwhile Siward died, and the matter rested for a few years, Malcolm reigning as King of Cumbria, and Macbeth occupying the Scottish throne.
    Synonyms
    ruling, regnant
    1. 1.1 Currently holding a particular title in sports.
      the reigning National League champions
      Example sentencesExamples
      • In 1984, we beat the Philadelphia 76ers - the reigning champion 76ers - in a great five-game series.
      • From the opening match in which Senegal beat reigning champions France, the World Cup rained surprises upon excited fans.
      • Brian Clough's team, who were the reigning champions of Europe, had just lost to Wolves in the League Cup final.
      • The reigning African Footballer of the Year was persuaded to play on by his team-mates, helping them to a 2-0 victory.
      • Today, on the back of two World Cup triumphs, the reigning Tri-Nation champions dwarf the thistle's playing resources.
      • The undoubted shock of the tournament however was the defeat of reigning champions Cullane who were humbled by Cloontigh in the quarter-final.
      • The reigning champ Joey Chestnut won for the second year in a row, downing more than 60 hotdogs.
      • In the junior category, reigning U.S. junior all-around champion Lisa Wang of the Rhythmic Gems club in Illinois easily placed first.
      • The reigning champion was not at his competitive best.
      • Guiseley made up for the previous week's disappointment by taking four points from a drawn game with reigning champions Bilton.
      • Urged on by over 8,000 cheering fans, the Silsden rider went head-to-head with reigning champion Albert Cabestany in the final round.
      • A 24-year-old Brazilian, Junqueira is the reigning Formula 3000 champion.
      • Then Pakistan edged past the reigning world champions Holland 2-1.
      • Flitcroft was sold by City in March 1996 for £ 3.2m to the then reigning Premiership Champions Blackburn Rovers.
      • In the men's event, reigning gold medalist Hunter Kemper of the United States will not be in attendance to defend his title.
      • Qwai had won the title scoring a tenth round TKO over reigning champ Matthew Saad Muhammad.
      • Clan wrestlers could not overcome the strength behind the reigning champion, Brock University.
      • Firman, from Norfolk, is the reigning British formula Nippon champion.
      • Alex Rodriguez, the league's reigning Most Valuable Player, was there.
      • Now earlier the reigning World Cup soccer champion Germany defeated Sweden 1-to take the bronze medal.
      Synonyms
      incumbent, current, in office, presiding, in power
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