reigning
UK/'reiniŋ/US
TOEFLB1
Definitions
adj.
Currently holding power, a title, or a championship.
现任的，在位的，当届的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedreignstem
+
ingcontinuous / action of
=reigning
Common Collocations
- 1.reigning champion卫冕冠军
- 2.reigning monarch现任君主
- 3.reigning world champion现任世界冠军
- 4.[reigning theory]主流理论
Example Sentences
- 1.
The reigning champion defended her title with a stunning performance in the final.
- 2.
As the reigning monarch, she is expected to attend all major state ceremonies.
- 3.
The reigning theory in the field was challenged by a groundbreaking new study.