tyranny
/ˈtɪrəni/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #6574 in the learning path
暴政；专制统治
Definitions
n. cruel government that uses power without limits
暴政；专制统治
n. cruel or unreasonable control over other people
严酷控制；压迫
Example
The film follows a village struggling against a ruler's tyranny.
这部电影讲述一个村庄反抗统治者暴政的故事。
Independent courts and a free press can help prevent tyranny by holding political leaders accountable.
独立的法院和自由的新闻媒体可以通过追究政治领导人的责任来帮助防止暴政。
Collocations
- resist tyranny
- political tyranny
- the tyranny of the majority
Word family
- tyrant (n.)
- tyrannical (adj.)
- tyrannise (v.)
Synonyms
- despotism
- oppression
Antonyms
- freedom
Usage tip
强调权力的残酷滥用，比一般的严格管理更严重。
FAQ
- What does tyranny mean?
- cruel government that uses power without limits cruel or unreasonable control over other people
- How is tyranny pronounced?
- UK /ˈtɪrəni/, US /ˈtɪrəni/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
