authoritarian
US /əˌθɔːr.əˈter.i.ən/
UK /əˌθɔːr.əˈter.i.ən/
形容词
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独裁的, 专制的, 权力主义的
favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, especially that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom
示例:
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The country has been ruled by an authoritarian regime for decades.
这个国家几十年来一直由独裁政权统治。
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His authoritarian management style made him unpopular with the staff.
他那专断的管理风格使他在员工中不受欢迎。
名词
1.
独裁者, 权力主义者
a person who behaves in an authoritarian way
示例:
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As an authoritarian, he expected his orders to be followed without question.
作为一个独裁者，他希望他的命令能被毫无疑问地执行。
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The new boss is a bit of an authoritarian.
新老板有点专断独行。
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