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tyranny
英 [ˈtɪrəni]
[NOUN]
tyrannies
1. [C, U 有变体名词] 暴政 , 专制政府
A tyranny is a cruel, harsh, and unfair government in which a person or small group of people have power over everyone else.
双语例句
例：Self-expression and individuality are the greatest weapons against tyranny.
自我表达和追求个性是对抗专制暴政的最强武器。
2. [U 不可数名词] 专横 , 苛刻
If you describe someone's behaviour and treatment of others that they have authority over as tyranny, you mean that they are severe with them or unfair to them.
双语例句
例：I'm the sole victim of Mother's tyranny.
我是唯一受母亲严加管教的人。