"elites" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 精英阶层
• 精英们

Definition

在社会中拥有最多权力、影响力或财富的人群；他们通常因地位高于普通人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式或学术场合，指有权势或有影响力的群体。如果暗示他们与普通人脱节，常带有负面色彩。常用复数“精英们”或“精英阶层”。

Examples

The elites control many important decisions in society.

**精英阶层**掌控着社会许多重要决策。

Some believe the elites are out of touch with ordinary people.

有些人认为**精英们**脱离了普通人。

The government asked the elites for advice about the economy.

政府向**精英们**请教有关经济的问题。

Many people feel the elites make decisions that benefit only themselves.

许多人觉得**精英阶层**做的决定只对自己有利。

There's a growing gap between the elites and everyone else in the country.

在国家里，**精英阶层**与其他人之间的差距越来越大。

Journalists often debate how much influence the elites really have.

新闻记者经常讨论**精英们**到底有多大影响力。