aristocracy
US /ˌer.əˈstɑː.krə.si/
UK /ˌer.əˈstɑː.krə.si/
名詞
1.
貴族, 貴族階級
the highest class in certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices
範例:
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The old aristocracy still held significant power in the region.
舊貴族在該地區仍擁有重要權力。
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Membership in the aristocracy was usually determined by birth.
貴族身份通常由出身決定。
2.
貴族政治, 精英統治
a government by a small privileged class or by a minority of those best qualified to rule
範例:
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The country was ruled by an aristocracy for centuries.
這個國家被貴族政治統治了幾個世紀。
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Many ancient Greek city-states practiced some form of aristocracy.
許多古希臘城邦實行某種形式的貴族政治。
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