democracy
US /dɪˈmɑː.krə.si/
UK /dɪˈmɑː.krə.si/

名词
1.
民主
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
示例:
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The country transitioned to a democracy after decades of authoritarian rule.
在几十年的专制统治之后,该国过渡到民主。
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Free and fair elections are a cornerstone of any healthy democracy.
自由公正的选举是任何健康民主制度的基石。
2.
民主国家
a state governed by a democracy.
示例:
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The United States is a large democracy.
美国是一个大的民主国家。
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Many new democracies are emerging in the world.
世界上正在出现许多新的民主国家。
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