| 单词 | tyranny |
|---|---|
| 音标 | 英[ˈtɪrəni] 美[ˈtɪrəni] |
| 解释 | n.暴虐;专横;暴行; |
| 例句 | N-VAR 暴政;苛政;专制政府 A tyranny is a cruel, harsh, and unfair government in which a person or small group of people have power over everyone else. 例:He described these regimes as tyrannies and dictatorships…他把这些政权称作专制与独裁政府。 例:Self-expression and individuality are the greatest weapons against tyranny.自我表现与追求个性是反抗暴政的最佳武器。 N-UNCOUNT 专横;苛刻;严酷 If you describe someone's behaviour and treatment of others that they have authority over as tyranny, you mean that they are severe with them or unfair to them. 例:I'm the sole victim of Mother's tyranny.我是唯一受母亲严加管制的人。 N-COUNT (不中意或令人不快的)必需品 You can describe something that you have to use or have as a tyranny if you think it is undesirable or unpleasant. 例:The telephone is one of the great tyrannies of modern life.电话是现代生活中让人最反感的必需品之一。 |
| 变形 | pl:tyrannies~ |
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