imperial
gb/ɪmpˈɪɹiəl/ us/ɪmpˈɪɹiəl/
B2
Angličtina
~ 6300
Významy
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adjective
B2
property
1
relating to an empire or emperor
About an empire, an emperor, or the way an empire rules people and places.
Vzorec užití:
imperial [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "imperial" with "royal." "Imperial" usually refers to an empire or an emperor, while "royal" normally refers to a kingdom ruled by a king or queen. Learners may also use "imperial" when they really need the noun "empire" (e.g. saying *"the British imperial"* instead of *"the British Empire"*).
Synonyma
imperialistic (Often more critical; focuses on aggressive expansion and control by an empire.)
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colonial (Emphasizes control over colonies rather than the whole empire or emperor.)
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royal (Relates to a king or queen rather than specifically to an emperor or empire.)
Antonyma
republican (Relating to a political system without a monarch or emperor, often seen as opposite to imperial rule.)
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democratic (Stresses government by the people, contrasting with top-down imperial authority.)
Kolokace
imperial power
|imperial rule
|imperial government
|imperial palace
|imperial capital
|imperial army
Témata
politics
|history
|society
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The museum has a new exhibition on Japanese imperial history.
- Under imperial rule, local customs were often suppressed.
- The city served as the imperial capital for more than three centuries.
- He specializes in the study of British imperial policy in Africa.
- The emperor held court at the imperial palace every morning.
Učební příklady
- The country was once part of a large imperial power.
- Many wars were started because of imperial goals.
- They studied life in the old imperial city.
- The emperor lived in an imperial palace.
- The book tells the story of imperial rule in India.
adjective
C1
property
2
majestic, grand, like an emperor
Very grand, proud, or important in a way that makes someone or something seem like an emperor.
Vzorec užití:
imperial [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may think "imperial" in this sense always refers directly to an empire. In modern descriptions of people or places, it often just means very grand or proud. Do not use it for everyday small things; it sounds too strong or exaggerated.
Synonyma
majestic (Focuses on impressive beauty and size; does not always suggest power or superiority over others.)
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regal (Suggests kingly or queenly dignity; often slightly softer and more elegant than "imperial.")
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commanding (Stresses a strong, authoritative presence rather than luxury or splendor.)
Antonyma
humble (Describes a modest look or attitude, the opposite of proud or grand.)
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ordinary (Lacks the special grandeur, style, or dignity suggested by "imperial.")
Kolokace
imperial style
|imperial manner
|imperial bearing
|imperial grandeur
|imperial ambitions
Témata
appearance
|character
|culture
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Příklady
- She entered the room with an almost imperial calm and confidence.
- The hotel lobby has an imperial look, with tall columns and crystal chandeliers.
- His imperial manner made colleagues feel uncomfortable and unimportant.
- The designer is known for an imperial style that mixes gold, marble, and deep red fabrics.
- From the balcony we had an imperial view of the entire valley.
Učební příklady
- The leader spoke with an imperial voice.
- Her room has an imperial style with big mirrors and gold colors.
- He walked in with an imperial look on his face.
- The building is large and imperial, like a palace.
- The king sat on an imperial chair made of gold.
adjective
technical
B2
property
3
using the imperial measurement system
Using the old British system of measurement, with units like inch, foot, mile, pound, and gallon, not the metric system.
Vzorec užití:
imperial [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think "imperial" here means "important" or "official." In this context it only describes a type of measurement system. Another mistake is to call the US system "imperial"; some units are similar, but technically the US customary system and the British imperial system are not exactly the same.
Synonyma
non-metric (General term for any system that is not metric; not limited to the specific British imperial system.)
Antonyma
metric (Refers to the decimal-based system using meters, liters, and grams, which contrasts directly with imperial units.)
Kolokace
imperial units
|imperial system
|imperial measurements
|imperial gallon
|imperial pound
Témata
science
|technology
|education
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The recipe gives both metric and imperial measurements.
- Older maps of the UK often use imperial units like miles and feet.
- The engineer converted all the data from imperial to metric before submitting the report.
- In this exam, you may answer using either metric or imperial units, but be consistent.
- The imperial gallon is larger than the US gallon.
Učební příklady
- In Britain people used imperial units in the past.
- One mile is an imperial unit of length.
- The teacher showed how to change imperial units to metric units.
- The chart has a metric column and an imperial column.
- He still thinks in imperial measurements like feet and inches.
adjective
C1
property
4
extra-strong or rich (especially beer)
Used in the name of beer or food to show it is stronger, richer, or bigger than normal.
Vzorec užití:
imperial [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may assume "imperial" always has a political meaning. On beer labels and menus, it is a marketing and style word meaning stronger or richer, not related to empires.
Synonyma
extra-strong (Plain descriptive term; lacks the marketing or traditional feel of "imperial.")
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double (Common on menus and labels to show a stronger version; not limited to beer styles.)
Antonyma
light (Often used for beer that is lower in alcohol or flavor, contrasting with the strength and richness of "imperial.")
Kolokace
imperial stout
|imperial IPA
|imperial porter
|imperial pastry stout
|imperial pastry
Témata
food
|business
|food_drink
|daily_life
Příklady
- He ordered a barrel-aged imperial stout with dessert.
- The brewery just released an imperial IPA with 9% alcohol.
- This imperial porter has a much fuller body than the regular version.
- They specialize in imperial beers with bold flavors and high alcohol content.
- The menu lists an imperial hot chocolate made with extra dark cocoa and cream.
Učební příklady
- He drank an imperial stout, which was very strong.
- This imperial IPA is stronger than a normal IPA.
- She does not like imperial beers because they taste too heavy.
- The bar sells both regular and imperial versions of the same beer.
- I tried an imperial dessert beer with my cake.
Podstatné jméno
C2
entity
5
small pointed beard under lower lip
A small beard under the bottom lip, with no hair on the cheeks, called a style of beard.
Vzorec užití:
to wear an imperial
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize "imperial" can be a noun. It is also easy to confuse this style with a general "beard" or "goatee"; an imperial is only under the lower lip.
Synonyma
goatee (General term for chin and lip beards; an "imperial" is a more specific style under the lower lip only.)
Antonyma
clean-shaven (Describes a face with no beard or mustache, the opposite of having an imperial.)
Kolokace
wear an imperial
|trim his imperial
|neatly shaped imperial
|small imperial
Témata
appearance
|fashion
|body
|daily_life
Příklady
- The actor’s neatly trimmed imperial became part of his trademark look.
- In the portrait, the general wears an imperial and a waxed mustache.
- He shaved off his full beard but kept a small imperial under his lower lip.
- The stylist suggested an imperial to give his face a sharper line.
- His thin imperial made him look a little like an old-fashioned officer.
Učební příklady
- The man has a small imperial under his lip.
- He cut his beard and now he has an imperial.
- In the picture, the king has an imperial and a mustache.
- The barber asked if he should shave the imperial too.
- He likes his imperial because it is easy to clean.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
imperial
IPA
GB/ɪmpˈɪɹiəl/
US/ɪmpˈɪɹiəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
im - per - i - al (4 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (per)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: imperial
- Comparative: imperialer
- Superlative: imperialest
Noun
- Base: imperial
- Plural: imperials
Příbuzná slova
Forms
imperials
noun
imperialer
adjective
imperialest
adjective
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
anti-imperial
adjective
anti-imperialist
noun/adjective
Výrazy
imperial system
1/ɪmpˈɪɹiəl sˈɪstəm/
fixed phrase
technical
traditional British measurement system
The old British way of measuring things with units like inch, foot, mile, pound, and gallon, not the metric system.
Příklady
- The imperial system is still used in some industries in the UK.
- Students compared the imperial system with the metric system in science class.
- The country officially uses metric, but many people prefer the imperial system for height and weight.
imperial units
1/ɪmpˈɪɹiəl jˈunɪts/
fixed phrase
technical
units from the imperial system
The different measurement units in the imperial system, such as inch, foot, yard, mile, ounce, pound, and gallon.
Příklady
- Road signs show distances in miles, which are imperial units.
- The scientist converted all imperial units to metric before publishing the data.
- Imperial units are still common for body weight and height in some English-speaking countries.