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Based on the context of: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empresses_in_the_Palace#Synopsis
empress (n.) 皇后
An empress is the female counterpart of an emperor. Both an empress and an emperor can be the head of an EMPIRE.
(cf. A queen. A queen is the female counterpart of an king. Both a queen and a king can be the ruler of a KINGDOM)
Subject to exceptions, an empire can have many kingdoms within it kings (or queens) rule smaller kingdoms within the empire
Note: This information is for your interest. There is no need to distinguish between the two for the purpose of taking the DSE.
concubine (n.) 妾侍
harem (n.) 後宮／閨房
consort (n.) 君主的配偶 (例如：王后、親王）
dowager (n.) 貴婦
general (n.) 將軍
nunnery (n.) 尼姑庵
palace maid (n.) 宮女
unorthodox methods (n. phr.) 旁門左道
unparalleled (adj.) 無人能左其右的／無雙的
glory and wealth (n. phr.) 榮華富貴
be rid of sth./sbd. (v. + adj. phr.) 擺脫某事／某人
miscarriage (n.) 流產
contribute to (v. phr.) 令／促使
ointment (n.) 膏／霜
ointment 比 cream (n.) 濃稠
From online research: A cream is a preparation of a medication for topical use (on the skin) that contains a water base. Essentially, it is a preparation of oil (often lanolin or petrolatum) in water. An ointment is a preparation of a medication for topical use that contains an oil base - essentially a preparation of water in oil. - https://www.walgreens.com/topic/faq/questionandanswer.jsp?questionTierId=700008&faqId=1300002
as a sister (adv. phr.) 為姊妹
be given a death sentence (v. + adj. phr.) 被賜死
grant (v.) 賜
decree (v. / n.) 詔令
imperial decree (n. phr.) 聖旨
father (v.) 為父
plot against sbd. (v. + adv. phr.) 謀害某人
enrage (v.) 激怒
ground (v.) 禁足
late (adj.) 已故的
disillusioned (adj.) 幻滅
erode (v.) 削弱
costume drama (n. phr.) 古裝劇
