tyrannyKK [ˈtɪrəni] ｜ /ˈtɪrəni/
GEPT 中高級
C2noun
the cruel and oppressive government rule of a country or nation
The people protested against the tyranny of the dictator who repressed their freedom of speech and subjected them to inhumane treatment.
暴政；專制統治
C2noun
the state of being under the control of a tyrant or absolute ruler who exercises their power in a harsh and arbitrary manner
The people lived in constant fear and oppression, unable to speak out against the tyranny of the dictator who controlled every aspect of their lives.
獨裁統治；任意壓迫
C2noun
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator and exercises their authority in an oppressive way, not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.
The citizens of the country always lived in fear of the ruler’s tyranny, as he had complete control over every aspect of their lives and would not hesitate to punish them for even the smallest of offenses.
C2noun
dominance or control through the use of force, threats, or violence
The citizens of the country had to endure the tyranny of the dictator for over a decade.