empire
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/ˈempaɪər/
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/ˈempaɪə(r)/
A large group of countries ruled by one leader or government
The Roman Empire was one of the largest empires in history, controlling many lands.
罗马帝国是历史上最大的帝国之一,统治着许多土地。
A large business or group of companies controlled by one person or company
He built a successful business empire that includes many different companies.
他建立了一个成功的商业帝国,包含许多不同的公司。
An area or activity controlled by one person or group
Each manager protected their own small empire within the company.
每位经理都在公司内保护着自己的小帝国。