"polygamy" in Chinese (Simplified)
一夫多妻制一妻多夫制
Definition
一夫多妻制是指同时与多个人结婚的做法。一般指一个男人有多个妻子,也可能指一个女人有多个丈夫。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“一夫多妻制”通常用于学术、法律或文化议题,不等同于“多重恋爱”(不是结婚)。常见搭配有:“实行一夫多妻制”、“禁止一夫多妻制”。
Examples
Polygamy is allowed in some countries.
有些国家允许**一夫多妻制**。
He studied the history of polygamy.
他研究了**一夫多妻制**的历史。
Many religions have different views on polygamy.
许多宗教对**一夫多妻制**有不同看法。
The debate over polygamy often comes up in discussions about human rights.
在关于人权的讨论中,经常会提到**一夫多妻制**。
Some people support polygamy, while others believe it should be banned.
有些人支持**一夫多妻制**,而有些人认为应该禁止。
Polygamy still exists today, although it is rare in most modern societies.
今天**一夫多妻制**依然存在,但在大多数现代社会很少见。