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imperial

/ɪmpɪriəl/

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relating to an empire or emperor

帝国的；皇帝的

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He earned the highest degree in the imperial examination and later became an official.
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他在科举考试中高中进士，后来入朝为官。
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Pronunciation: /ɪmpɪriəl/

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