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tyranny

/ˈtɪəɹəni/ 名词 B2

中文: 僭主政治、独裁、暴政、暴戾

  1. A government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power, or this system of government; especially, one that acts cruelly and unjustly. (countable, uncountable)
  2. The office or jurisdiction of an absolute ruler. (countable, uncountable)
  3. Absolute power, or its use. (countable, uncountable)
  4. A system of government in which power is exercised on behalf of the ruler or ruling class, without regard to the wishes of the governed. (countable, uncountable)
  5. Extreme severity or rigour. (countable, uncountable)

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I won’t remain supperless, even though you refute every one of my imputations.” The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.
《Three Hundred Aesop's Fables》,第1页 · B2
Eminent psychologists have meticulously documented this counterintuitive phenomenon, often referring to it in academic literature as the tyranny of choice.
《The Tyranny of Choice》,第1页 · C2
Select a colorful box with resolute conviction, savor your morning meal, and actively reclaim your precious time from the tyranny of endless deliberation.
《The Tyranny of Choice》,第1页 · C2

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