realm
中文来自 ECDICT
- n.
- 王国，领土，领域
演变路径（由近及远）
原始词根
原始印欧语 *h₃reǵ-
词源说明
From Middle English rewme, realme, reaume, from Old French reaume, realme, reialme (“kingdom”), of unclear origins. A postulated *rēgālimen (“domain, kingdom”), Late Latin or Vulgar Latin cross of regimen with rēgālis is usually cited.
The modern spelling predominates from around 1600. The modern pronunciation with /l/ is either a spelling pronunciation or influenced by the etymology.
释义（英文）
名词 Noun
- (archaic or law and rhetoric) A territory or state, as ruled by an absolute authority, especially by a king; a kingdom. [from ca. 1300]
- (also figurative) A sphere of knowledge or of influence; a domain