despotism
US /ˈdes.pə.tɪ.zəm/
UK /ˈdes.pə.tɪ.zəm/
名詞
專制, 暴政
the exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way
範例:
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The country suffered under decades of despotism.
這個國家在數十年的專制統治下遭受苦難。
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The revolution was a reaction against royal despotism.
這場革命是對皇室專制的反抗。