officialdom
US /əˈfɪʃ.əl.dəm/
UK /əˈfɪʃ.əl.dəm/
名词
官僚机构, 官僚作风
the officials in an organization or government, considered as a group and often criticized for being too rigid or bureaucratic
示例:
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Dealing with government officialdom can be a frustrating experience.
与政府官僚机构打交道可能是一种令人沮丧的经历。
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He complained about the endless paperwork and delays caused by officialdom.
他抱怨无休止的文书工作和官僚机构造成的延误。