| 英语单词 | patriarchy |
|---|---|
| 英美音标 | 英 ['peɪtriɑːki] 美 ['peɪtriɑːrki] |
| 中文释义 | n.家长统治;父系社会 |
| 英语例句 | (1) Then there is the Middle East, where traditional patriarchy still holds sway. |
| 中文例句 | (1) 接着便是中东,在这里传统的父系社会仍然占据着统治地位。 |
| vocabulary简明 | A patriarchy is a social system or organization run by men. If Dad always gets the last word in your house, then you're living under a patriarchy! |
| vocabulary扩展 | A patriarchy is a social or political system with one or several men in charge. It may refer to society at large or to one segment, such as the Catholic Church, with the Archbishop and Pope in positions of power. The word can also describe family systems, especially when relationships and property are determined by males. In modern times patriarchy is often considered to be oppressive to women; if you’re a feminist, then you’re definitely not a fan of patriarchy. |
| 柯林斯解释 | 1 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]男性家长制;父权制 Patriarchy is a system in which men have all or most of the power and importance in a society or group.
2 [N-COUNT 可数名词]父权社会;父系社会 A patriarchy is a patriarchal society. |
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