sovereign
noun [ C ] uk/ˈsɒv.ər.ɪn/ us/ˈsɑːv.rən/
(RULER)
君主;元首;最高统治者
a king or queen
(COIN)
金镑（英国于1817-1914年之间使用的面值为1英镑的金币）
a British gold coin that was in use in Britain from 1817 to 1914 and was worth £1
sovereign
adjective uk/ˈsɒv.ər.ɪn/ us/ˈsɑːv.rən/
(GOVERNMENT)
[ before noun ]至高无上的;完全独立的
having the highest power or being completely independent
Sovereign power is said to lie with the people in some countries, and with a ruler in others. 据说，在一些国家中最高统治权归于人民，而在另一些国家则掌握在统治者手中。
We must respect the rights of sovereign states/nations to conduct their own affairs. 我们必须尊重独立主权国家处理本国事务的权利。
Synonyms: autonomousindependent (NOT RULED)self-governing
(EXCELLENT)
sovereign remedyUK old-fashioned or formal 灵丹妙药
an extremely successful way of dealing with a problem
Love is a sovereign remedy for unhappiness. 爱是治疗悲伤的灵丹妙药。