anti-democrat
/ˌæn.tiˈdem.ə.kræt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌæn.taɪˈdem.ə.kræt/ (ame, ipa)
anti-democrat — 名詞
1. a person who believes that rule by the people through fair elections and represe
反對民主者
反對民主制度的人
a person who believes that rule by the people through fair elections and representative government is a bad system and wants to replace it with a different form of rule.
The general was known as an anti-democrat who believed a strong leader should rule without elections.
那位將軍是知名的反對民主者，認為強勢領袖應可不經選舉統治國家。
anti-democrat who believed — belief pattern
Critics called the new president an anti-democrat after he shut down three independent newspapers.
評論家稱新總統為反對民主者，因為他關閉了三家獨立報紙。
Lucia's father was a fierce anti-democrat who argued that ordinary people were not fit to vote.
Lucia 的父親是個強硬的反對民主者，他主張一般民眾不適合投票。
The magazine accused the ruling party of being anti-democrats who had stolen the last election.
該雜誌指控執政黨是一群竊取選舉結果的反對民主者。
Some historians label the former dictator an anti-democrat because he banned all opposition parties.
部分歷史學家將那位前獨裁者標籤為反對民主者，因為他禁止所有反對黨。
- authoritarian
broader — describes any system or person that demands obedience to authority, not specifically opposition to democracy
- autocrat
stronger — a ruler with unlimited power, whereas an anti-democrat may simply argue against democratic systems
- democrat
direct opposite — someone who supports democracy
用法筆記
Often used as a label by critics rather than a self-description; few people openly call themselves anti-democrats.
常見錯誤
2. a person who is against the political party in the United States that is known f
反民主黨者
反對美國民主黨的人
a person who is against the political party in the United States that is known for liberal and progressive policies, usually supporting the Republican Party instead.
Vikram's uncle is a well-known anti-democrat who donates money to Republican candidates every year.
Vikram 的叔叔是知名的反民主黨者，每年都捐款給共和黨候選人。
anti-democrat who donates — supports Republicans
The newspaper called the senator an anti-democrat for blocking every bill from the Democratic Party.
該報稱那位參議員為反民主黨者，因為他阻擋了民主黨提出的每一項法案。
Mei's family are strong anti-democrats who have never voted for a Democrat in any election.
Mei 的家人都是強硬的反民主黨者，從未在任何選舉中投票給民主黨。
During the campaign both candidates accused each other of being anti-democrats.
競選期間，兩位候選人都指責對方是反民主黨者。
The talk show host is a vocal anti-democrat who regularly criticises Democratic policies on air.
那位脫口秀主持人是一名直言不諱的反民主黨者，經常在節目中批評民主黨的政策。
- Republican
broader — a Republican may or may not be actively opposed to the Democratic Party; 'anti-democrat' emphasises opposition
- conservative
broader still — not all conservatives are anti-Democrats, and the term covers a wide range of non-US contexts
- Democrat
a member or supporter of the US Democratic Party
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is specific to US party politics and does not imply opposition to democracy as a system. The context is typically American election coverage.
常見錯誤
anti-democrat — 形容詞
1. describing a person, group, statement, or action that shows strong opposition to
反民主黨的
反對美國民主黨的
describing a person, group, statement, or action that shows strong opposition to the Democratic Party of the United States and its policies.
The senator made several anti-democrat remarks during the debate, angering the opposition.
那位參議員在辯論中發表了幾句反民主黨的言論，激怒了反對黨。
anti-democrat remarks — noun-collocation pattern
Owen refused to join the anti-democrat group because many of his close friends were Democrats.
Owen 拒絕加入那個反民主黨的團體，因為他的許多好友都是民主黨人。
The local newspaper published a strongly anti-democrat editorial just before the presidential election.
當地報紙在總統大選前夕刊登了一篇強烈的反民主黨社論。
Kofi's anti-democrat views put him in an awkward position when his daughter married a Democrat.
Kofi 的反民主黨立場在他女兒嫁給民主黨人時使他處境尷尬。
The radio station was known for its strongly anti-democrat programming and nightly commentary.
那家廣播電台以其強烈的反民主黨節目和夜間評論而聞名。
- anti-Democratic
interchangeable in most contexts, though 'anti-Democratic' is the more standard adjective form
- pro-Democratic
supporting the Democratic Party
用法筆記
Only used before a noun (attributive position). Cannot be used after a linking verb: ❌ 'His views are anti-democrat' → ✅ 'He holds anti-democrat views.'