to crown
01
加冕
to place a crown on someone's head in a ceremony so that person officially becomes a king or queen
Transitive: to crown a ruler
例子
In the elaborate coronation ceremony, the Archbishop will crown the new monarch.
在精心设计的加冕典礼上，大主教将为新君主加冕。
As tradition dictates, the queen 's eldest son will be crowned upon the death of the reigning monarch.
按照传统，女王的长子将在在位君主去世后加冕。
02
加冕, 圆满完成
to complete or perfect something, particularly by adding an accomplishment, a success, etc.
Transitive: to crown an endeavor or period
例子
Winning the championship game crowned their season of hard work.
赢得冠军赛加冕了他们辛勤工作的赛季。
The successful launch of the project crowned months of planning and preparation.
项目的成功启动圆满完成了数月的规划和准备。
03
镶冠, 安装牙冠
to place a protective cover over a damaged or decayed tooth
Transitive: to crown a tooth
例子
The dentist will crown the tooth to prevent it from breaking.
牙医会给牙齿戴上牙冠以防止其断裂。
He needed to crown his molar after it became too weak to function.
在他的臼齿变得太弱无法发挥作用后，他需要给它镶牙冠。
04
加冕, 装点
to complete a structure, often to add beauty or distinction
Transitive: to crown a structure
例子
The mountain was crowned with snow, creating a picturesque view.
山顶覆盖着雪，形成了一幅如画的景色。
A beautiful temple crowns the hill, visible from miles away.
一座美丽的寺庙冠于山顶，数英里外都可见。
Crown
01
the upper part of a hat that covers the top of the head
例子
The fedora 's crown was tall and creased.
She adjusted the crown of her hat before leaving.
02
王冠, 冠冕
a round object often decorated with gems that kings or queens put on their heads as a symbol of power and authority
例子
The queen 's crown was adorned with intricate jewels and was a symbol of her royal status.
女王的王冠上装饰着复杂的珠宝，是她皇室地位的象征。
The crown was passed down through generations, representing the continuity of the royal lineage.
王冠代代相传，代表着王室血统的延续。
03
牙冠, 牙齿的可见部分
the visible part of the tooth above the gumline, used for biting and chewing
例子
Brushing and flossing help keep the crown of your teeth clean.
刷牙和使用牙线有助于保持牙齿的牙冠清洁。
The dentist examined the crown of the tooth for signs of decay.
牙医检查了牙齿的冠部以寻找蛀牙的迹象。
04
牙冠, 牙齿覆盖物
(dentistry) a tooth-shaped covering used to restore and strengthen a damaged or weakened tooth
例子
The dentist recommended a crown for my chipped tooth.
牙医为我的碎裂牙齿推荐了一颗牙冠。
The dental team crafted a crown to match her natural tooth color.
牙科团队制作了一个牙冠以匹配她天然牙齿的颜色。
05
the topmost part of the human head
例子
He scratched the crown of his head absentmindedly.
Hair thinning often begins at the crown.
06
顶峰, 山顶
the top point of something, typically referring to the highest part of a mountain or hill
例子
The hikers finally reached the crown of the mountain after a challenging ascent.
徒步旅行者在经历了一次具有挑战性的攀登后，终于到达了山的顶峰。
The view from the crown of the hill offered a panoramic perspective of the valley below.
从山顶俯瞰，下面的山谷全景尽收眼底。
07
a decorative headpiece, often a wreath or garland, symbolizing victory, honor, or celebration
例子
The athlete wore a laurel crown after winning.
The crown signified triumph in the festival.
08
the reigning monarch or the authority of the state as embodied in the monarchy
例子
The Crown issued new regulations for taxation.
Legal matters were brought before the Crown.
09
the raised center portion of a cambered or sloped road, allowing water to drain toward the edges
例子
Water ran off the road from the crown to the sides.
The truck tires followed the crown along the highway.
10
a prize or honor given to a winner or champion
例子
The winner received the crown at the ceremony.
She proudly held the crown after the competition.
11
树冠, 顶部
the top part of a tree or other plant
例子
The bird built its nest in the crown of the tall oak tree, safe from predators.
那只鸟在高大的橡树的树冠上筑巢，远离捕食者。
The crown of the sunflower turned to follow the sun throughout the day.
向日葵的冠在一天中转向跟随太阳。
12
a British coin historically valued at five shillings
例子
He found a crown among old coins in the attic.
The collector prized the 1902 crown.
13
the decorative topmost element of a building, typically at the roofline or highest point
例子
The cathedral 's crown gleamed in the sunlight.
Sculptors designed a crown for the dome.
