officialdom
US /əˈfɪʃ.əl.dəm/
UK /əˈfɪʃ.əl.dəm/
名詞
官僚機構, 官僚作風
the officials in an organization or government, considered as a group and often criticized for being too rigid or bureaucratic
範例:
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Dealing with government officialdom can be a frustrating experience.
與政府官僚機構打交道可能是一種令人沮喪的經歷。
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He complained about the endless paperwork and delays caused by officialdom.
他抱怨無休止的文書工作和官僚機構造成的延誤。