slavery
/ˈsleɪvəri/
CEFR level B2Topic HistoryWord #5101 in the learning path
奴隶制度；奴役状态
Definitions
n. a system where people are owned and forced to work
奴隶制度；奴役状态
Example
We learned about slavery during our museum visit yesterday.
昨天参观博物馆时，我们了解了奴隶制度。
Although slavery has been legally abolished worldwide, forced labour remains a serious challenge for governments and international organisations.
尽管奴隶制度已在全球范围内被依法废除，强迫劳动仍是各国政府和国际组织面临的严峻挑战。
Collocations
- abolish slavery
- modern slavery
- the abolition of slavery
Word family
- slave (n.)
- enslave (v.)
- enslavement (n.)
Synonyms
- enslavement
- bondage
Antonyms
- freedom
Usage tip
slavery为不可数名词；abolish slavery指废除奴隶制。
FAQ
- What does slavery mean?
- a system where people are owned and forced to work
- How is slavery pronounced?
- UK /ˈsleɪvəri/, US /ˈsleɪvəri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
