tyranny
US /ˈtɪr.ən.i/
UK /ˈtɪr.ən.i/
名詞
1.
暴政, 專制
cruel and oppressive government or rule
範例:
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The people rebelled against the king's tyranny.
人民反抗國王的暴政。
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They fought to end the tyranny and establish freedom.
他們為結束暴政、建立自由而戰。
2.
暴政, 專制國家
a state or government ruled by a tyrant or absolute ruler
範例:
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The ancient city fell under a brutal tyranny.
這座古城淪為殘酷的暴政之下。
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The revolution aimed to overthrow the existing tyranny.
這場革命旨在推翻現存的暴政。