Commonwealth
01
a politically organized body of people under a single government, typically emphasizing the common good
例子
The commonwealth enacted new laws for public welfare.
Citizens contributed to the commonwealth through taxes and service.
02
the official designation of certain U.S. states and associated territories, including Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, and Puerto Rico
例子
Massachusetts is officially called the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The governor serves as the head of the commonwealth.
03
a global organization of self-governing states that share allegiance to a central authority while remaining independent of one another
例子
The Commonwealth of Nations includes countries like Canada, Australia, and India.
Member states of the commonwealth collaborate on trade and diplomacy.
04
英联邦, 共和国
the political structure during a period in the history of the UK between 1649 and 1660, called the interregnum, during which the country was ruled without a king or queen
例子
The Commonwealth is an association of independent states, most of which were former territories of the British Empire, that cooperate on matters of mutual interest.
英联邦是一个独立国家的协会，其中大多数曾是大英帝国的领土，在共同关心的问题上进行合作。
The Commonwealth operates on the principles of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, promoting these values among its member states.
联邦在民主、人权和法治的原则下运作，在其成员国之间促进这些价值观。
