0 (the title of) a male ruler of a country, who holds this position because of his royal birth -- 国王,君王
1 the most important, best, or most respected member of a group of animals, things, or people -- (同类动物、事物或人中的)首屈一指者,最重要者
2 In the game of chess, the king is the most important piece on the board. It can move one square in any direction. -- (国际象棋中的)王
the king of hearts 红桃K
3 used as part of the name of something that is larger than the ordinary type -- (作为名称的一部分,指某一种类中)巨型的,较大的
Prince Juan Carlos of Spain became king in 1975.
The coronation of a new king is, of course, a historic occasion.
Most modern kings and queens rule only in a formal way, without real power.
The Spanish Armada was sent by the king of Spain to invade England in 1588.
Accordingly, the king's subjection to this ideal is itself entirely idealized.
The first book treats the virtues, passions, and habits of kings as individuals.
The good subject was a happy subject - grateful to accept the protection of the king's law, and the church's authority.