tyranny
n
1
(a) [U] cruel, unjust or oppressive use of power or authority 暴虐; 残暴; 专横; 专制
a lifelong hatred of tyranny 终生对暴政疾恶如仇
the tyranny of military rule 军事统治的残暴
(fig 比喻) submit to the tyranny of inflexible office hours 屈从於硬性规定的办公时间.
(b) [C esp pl 尤作复数]
instance of this; tyrannical act 暴虐; 专横; 暴行
the petty tyrannies of domestic routine 内部惯常的专横做法.
2 [C, U] (country under the) rule of a tyrant 暴君统治(的国家).
OK, everyone. Less noise, please! Gather round and listen carefully. First we are going to search the beach and the rock pools. Let me remind you what we are looking for: seaweeds, fish, plants, all living things. When you find anything, make a note where
00在这里集合,游泳之后再吃午餐。别着急!我们有足够的时间。
The Maori have insisted on keeping their own customs and way of life.
毛利人一直坚持保留他们自己的风俗习惯与生活方式。
I also need your permission to speak to the family lawyer about this matter.