"democracy" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 民主

Definition

一种政府制度，人民通常通过投票选择领导人，并对公共决策有发言权。它也可以更广泛地指平等参与和政治自由的理念。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常作不可数名词：泛指时说 'democracy is important'，而不是 'a democracy'。'A democracy' 可指某一个民主国家或民主制度。常见搭配有 'democratic values'、'liberal democracy'、'defend democracy'。

Examples

Many people believe democracy gives citizens a voice.

很多人认为**民主**让公民有发言权。

In a democracy, leaders are chosen through elections.

在**民主**制度下，领导人通过选举产生。

The teacher explained the meaning of democracy to the class.

老师向全班解释了**民主**的含义。

A healthy democracy depends on people staying informed and voting.

健康的**民主**依赖于人们保持知情并参与投票。

They argued that social media can strengthen or weaken democracy.

他们认为，社交媒体既可能加强**民主**，也可能削弱**民主**。

People worry when trust in elections starts to fade, because that can hurt democracy.

当人们对选举的信任开始减弱时，大家会担心，因为这可能会损害**民主**。