tyranny
US /ˈtɪr.ən.i/
UK /ˈtɪr.ən.i/
名词
1.
暴政, 专制
cruel and oppressive government or rule
示例:
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The people rebelled against the king's tyranny.
人民反抗国王的暴政。
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They fought to end the tyranny and establish freedom.
他们为结束暴政、建立自由而战。
2.
暴政, 专制国家
a state or government ruled by a tyrant or absolute ruler
示例:
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The ancient city fell under a brutal tyranny.
这座古城沦为残酷的暴政之下。
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The revolution aimed to overthrow the existing tyranny.
这场革命旨在推翻现存的暴政。