sovereign
牛津现代英汉双解词典
/'sɒvrɪn; `sɑvrɪn/
adj (fml 文)
1 (of power) without limit; highest (指权力)无限的, 至高无上的
*Who holds sovereign power in the state? 谁掌握国家的最高权力?
2 [attrib 作定语] (of a nation, state, ruler) fully independent and self-governing; having total power (指民族、国家、统治者)完全独立自主的, 有主权的
*become a sovereign state 成为主权国家.
3 [attrib 作定语] (fml 文) very effective; excellent 有特效的; 极好的
*Is there a sovereign remedy for this condition? 在这种情况下有没有万全之策?
n
1 (fml 文) ruler with sovereign power, eg a king, a queen or an emperor 最高统治者(如国王、皇帝).
2 former British gold coin, originally worth one pound 旧时英国金币, 面值一英镑.