"democracy" in Chinese (Traditional)
民主
Definition
一種政府制度,人民通常透過投票選擇領導人,並對公共決策有發言權。它也可以更廣泛地指平等參與和政治自由的理念。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
通常作不可數名詞:泛指時說 'democracy is important',而不是 'a democracy'。'A democracy' 可指某一個民主國家或民主制度。常見搭配有 'democratic values'、'liberal democracy'、'defend democracy'。
Examples
Many people believe democracy gives citizens a voice.
很多人認為**民主**讓公民有發言權。
In a democracy, leaders are chosen through elections.
在**民主**制度下,領導人透過選舉產生。
The teacher explained the meaning of democracy to the class.
老師向全班解釋了**民主**的含義。
A healthy democracy depends on people staying informed and voting.
健康的**民主**依賴於人們保持知情並參與投票。
They argued that social media can strengthen or weaken democracy.
他們認為,社羣媒體既可能加強**民主**,也可能削弱**民主**。
People worry when trust in elections starts to fade, because that can hurt democracy.
當人們對選舉的信任開始減弱時,大家會擔心,因為這可能會損害**民主**。