다른 사람들에 대해 권위나 통제권, 권력을 가진 사람; 지배자나 주인
a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a master or ruler
예문:
"The lion is often called the undisputed lord of the savannah."
"He acted as the lord of the household, making every decision himself."
중세 시대의 봉건적 상급자 또는 장원의 소유주
a feudal superior or the proprietor of a manor in the medieval period
예문:
"The feudal lord collected taxes from the villagers in exchange for protection."
"The castle served as the fortified home for the local lord."
영국에서 귀족 작위를 가진 남성 또는 상원 의원
a man of noble rank in Great Britain, such as a peer or a member of the House of Lords
예문:
"He was granted the title of Lord for his lifelong services to the country."
"The House of Lords debated the new environmental legislation yesterday."
기독교 전통에서 하느님 또는 예수 그리스도를 지칭하는 명칭
a name used to refer to God or Jesus Christ in the Christian tradition
예문:
"The congregation knelt in prayer to the Lord."
"Praise the Lord for this wonderful day."
특정 분야나 산업에서 막강한 권력이나 영향력을 가진 사람
a person who has great power or influence in a particular field or industry
예문:
"He is a powerful media lord who owns several national newspapers."
"The drug lord was finally captured after a decade of searching."
놀람, 충격, 짜증 또는 강조를 나타내기 위해 사용하는 감탄사
used as an exclamation to express surprise, shock, annoyance, or emphasis
예문:
"Lord, I didn't see you standing there in the dark!"
"Good Lord, what happened to your car?"
누군가에게 우월하고 거만한 태도로 행동하다
to act in a superior and domineering manner toward someone
예문:
"Ever since he got promoted, he has been lording it over his former colleagues."
"Stop trying to lord it over everyone in the office just because you're the manager."