aristocracy
US /ˌer.əˈstɑː.krə.si/
UK /ˌer.əˈstɑː.krə.si/
名词
1.
贵族, 贵族阶级
the highest class in certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices
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The old aristocracy still held significant power in the region.
旧贵族在该地区仍拥有重要权力。
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Membership in the aristocracy was usually determined by birth.
贵族身份通常由出身决定。
2.
贵族政治, 精英统治
a government by a small privileged class or by a minority of those best qualified to rule
示例:
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The country was ruled by an aristocracy for centuries.
这个国家被贵族政治统治了几个世纪。
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Many ancient Greek city-states practiced some form of aristocracy.
许多古希腊城邦实行某种形式的贵族政治。
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