empire
/ˈempaɪə(r); `ɛmpaɪr/ n
1 [C] group of countries or states under a single ruler or ruling power 帝国
the Roman Empire 罗马帝国.
2 [U] (fml 文) supreme political power 帝权; 绝对支配权
the responsibilities of empire 有绝对支配权的统治.
3 [C] (fig 比喻) large commercial organization controlled by one person or group （由一人或一集团控制的）大企业组织
a publishing empire 大出版企业.