"despotism" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 专制主义
• 专制统治

Definition

专制主义是一种制度或做法，由一个人或小团体掌握绝对权力，通常以残酷或压迫的方式统治，不关心人民的权利。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

正式、学术性强的词，常用于描述政府或领导层。指责缺乏自由和权力滥用时常用。常与“绝对”、“政体”、“统治”等词搭配。

Examples

Many people suffered under the despotism of the dictator.

许多人在独裁者的**专制主义**下受苦。

Despotism gives all the power to one ruler.

**专制主义**让权力集中于一个统治者。

Freedom cannot survive in a system of despotism.

在**专制主义**体制下，自由无法存活。

The country finally overthrew decades of despotism with a peaceful revolution.

这个国家通过一场和平革命，终于推翻了数十年的**专制统治**。

His leadership style bordered on despotism, making it hard for others to express their views.

他的领导风格近乎**专制主义**，让别人很难表达意见。

People often use the word despotism when talking about history or oppressive governments.

人们在谈论历史或压迫性政府时，经常用到**专制主义**这个词。