privilege
/ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3897 in the learning path
特权；特殊待遇
Definitions
n. A special right or advantage available only to certain people.
特权；特殊待遇
n. An opportunity to do something regarded as a special honour.
荣幸
Example
Having the whole garden to myself felt like a privilege.
能独自享用整个花园，感觉像是获得了特殊待遇。
Access to quality education should be a universal right rather than a privilege reserved for wealthy families.
获得优质教育应是人人享有的权利，而不是富裕家庭独享的特权。
Collocations
- enjoy a privilege
- a rare privilege
- have the privilege of
- class privilege
Word family
- privileged (adj.)
- underprivileged (adj.)
Synonyms
- advantage
- honour
Usage tip
表示荣幸常用have the privilege of doing。
FAQ
- What does privilege mean?
- A special right or advantage available only to certain people. An opportunity to do something regarded as a special honour.
- How is privilege pronounced?
- UK /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/, US /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
