Word · Frequency #15567
reigning
/ˈreiniŋ/
adjective
现任的；在位的
currently ruling or holding a position
- 1.
Currently ruling or holding a position.
当前统治或任职的。
当前统治或任职的。；统治的；在位的；本届的；起支配作用的
In use
The reigning champion defended her title successfully.
Despite his young age, he is the reigning king of the chess world.
The reigning theory in physics has been challenged by new evidence.
Learner notes
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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