"elites" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 精英階層
• 精英們

Definition

在社會中擁有最多權力、影響力或財富的人羣；他們通常因地位高於普通人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多用於正式或學術場合，指有權勢或有影響力的羣體。有時暗示他們與平民百姓脫節，帶有負面色彩。常見為複數：“精英們”或“精英階層”。

Examples

The elites control many important decisions in society.

**精英階層**掌控著社會許多重要決策。

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

有些人認為**精英們**脫離了普通人。

The government asked the elites for advice about the economy.

政府向**精英們**請教有關經濟的問題。

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

許多人覺得**精英階層**做的決定只對自己有利。

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

在國家裡，**精英階層**與其他人之間的差距越來越大。

Journalists often debate how much influence the elites really have.

新聞記者經常討論**精英們**到底有多大影響力。