
dictator
词源
源自拉丁语 'dictator',原指古罗马共和国危机时期任命的临时最高长官,后演变为现代负面含义。
noun
❶ 指通过武力或非民主手段掌握绝对权力的统治者,通常不受法律或民意约束,独断专行。
“The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist for decades.”
(这位独裁者以铁腕手段统治国家数十年。)
“Many people suffered under the cruel policies of the dictator.”
(许多人在独裁者的残酷政策下受苦。)
❶ 引申指在某个领域或环境中专横霸道、不容他人质疑的人。
“Our boss is such a dictator when it comes to office rules.”
(在办公室规则方面,我们的老板简直像个独裁者。)
“She became the classroom dictator, deciding all group activities.”
(她成了教室里的独裁者,决定所有小组活动。)
常见短语
benevolent dictator — 指虽然大权独揽但施行仁政的统治者,这种说法常带有矛盾或讽刺意味。
“Some historians argue he was a benevolent dictator who modernized the country.”
(一些历史学家认为他是位仁慈的独裁者,推动了国家现代化。)
dictator complex — 心理学术语,形容某人表现出强烈的控制欲和支配倾向。
“His dictator complex made it difficult for colleagues to work with him.”
(他的独裁者情结让同事难以与他共事。)