2N-COUNT [usually NOUNof n]管辖范围;领域 A kingdom is a place or area that is thought to be under the control of a person or organization. 管辖范围;领域
It was infamous as a kingdom of brigands, scoundrels, and slave-traders.
该地区因土匪、无赖和奴隶贩子猖獗而声名狼藉。
3N-SING [usually n NOUN](动物或植物)界 All the animals, birds, and insects in the world can be referred to together as the animal kingdom. All the plants can be referred to as the plant kingdom. (动物或植物)界