"might makes right" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 強權即公理

Definition

這個表達意思是有權力或力量的人決定什麼是對的，即使這並不公平或公正。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

這個表達常在批評重視權力而忽略公義的場閤中出現。常用於政治、歷史或不公話題，語氣偏負面，強調道德或正義問題。

Examples

Some people believe that might makes right, but others value fairness.

有些人認為**強權即公理**，但也有人重視公平。

In history, we often see examples of might makes right.

在歷史上，我們常常看到**強權即公理**的例子。

The phrase might makes right is used to talk about unfair power.

片語**強權即公理**用來討論不公平的權力。

He thinks might makes right, so he never listens to others’ opinions.

他認為**強權即公理**，所以從不聽別人的意見。

When leaders act like might makes right, people usually suffer.

當領導人奉行**強權即公理**時，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**強權即公理**，這個世界會很危險。