"despotism" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 專制主義
• 專制統治

Definition

專制主義是一種制度或做法，由一個人或小團體掌握絕對權力，通常以殘酷或壓迫的方式統治，不關心人民的權利。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

正式、學術性強的詞，常用於描述政府或領導層。多用於批評缺乏自由和權力濫用。常與「絕對」、「政體」、「統治」等詞搭配。

Examples

Many people suffered under the despotism of the dictator.

許多人在獨裁者的**專制主義**下受苦。

Despotism gives all the power to one ruler.

**專制主義**讓權力集中於一個統治者。

Freedom cannot survive in a system of despotism.

在**專制主義**體制下，自由無法存活。

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

這個國家透過一場和平革命，終於推翻了數十年的**專制統治**。

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

他的領導風格近乎**專制主義**，讓別人很難表達意見。

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

人們在談論歷史或壓迫性政府時，經常會用到**專制主義**這個詞。