The king was forced to adopt a new constitution which reduced his powers.
国王被迫采用了削弱其权力的新宪法。
2.recognized as 被认为
Henry II was the first king to be recognized as overlord of Ireland.
亨利二世是第一位被承认为爱尔兰领主的国王。
3.convert to 皈依
He converted from Christianity to Islam.
他由基督教改信伊斯兰教。
4.well-founded 有根据的
We must respond to well-founded criticism with a willingness to change.
对于有根有据的批评，我们必须乐意作出改变。
5.a lack of 缺乏
The downside of this approach is a lack of clear leadership
这个办法的缺点是没有明确的领导。
