tyranny

'tirәni
六级GRE Collins 1

英文释义

n a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
n dominance through threat of punishment and violence

中文翻译

n. 专制, 暴政
[法] 苛政, 暴政, 专横

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记忆技巧

tyranny 源自拉丁语 tyrannia，词根 tyrann- 意为“暴君”，后缀 -y 表示“状态或性质”。可以理解为“暴君的状态”。

例句

1. The people rose up against the tyranny of the dictator.
人们起来对抗独裁者的暴政。
2. Many stories describe heroes who fight against tyranny.
许多故事描述了英雄们与暴政作斗争。
3. Tyranny often leads to a loss of freedom for the citizens.
暴政往往导致公民自由的丧失。

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