"might makes right" in Chinese (Simplified)
强权即公理
Definition
这个表达意味着有权力或力量的人决定什么是对的,即使这并不公平或公正。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
该表达常在批评重视力量而非公平的情形时使用。多见于政治、历史或谈论不公时,语气中性偏负面,经常突出道德或公正问题。
Examples
Some people believe that might makes right, but others value fairness.
有些人认为**强权即公理**,但也有人重视公平。
In history, we often see examples of might makes right.
在历史上,我们常常看到**强权即公理**的例子。
The phrase might makes right is used to talk about unfair power.
短语**强权即公理**用来讨论不公平的权力。
He thinks might makes right, so he never listens to others’ opinions.
他认为**强权即公理**,所以从不听别人的意见。
When leaders act like might makes right, people usually suffer.
当领导人奉行**强权即公理**时,往往是百姓受苦。
It’s a dangerous world if we all believe might makes right.
如果大家都相信**强权即公理**,这个世界会很危险。