dictatorially
dictatorially — 副詞
1. in a way that uses the complete, unchecked power of a ruler who controls a count
獨裁地
以獨裁者方式行使權力
in a way that uses the complete, unchecked power of a ruler who controls a country without being chosen through elections
The old king ruled dictatorially, sending anyone who argued with him to prison.
那位老國王獨裁地統治國家，任何與他爭論的人都會被關進監獄。
verb + dictatorially describing political rule
After the army took power, every newspaper was dictatorially shut down within a week.
軍隊奪權後的一週內，所有報紙都被獨裁地關閉了。
passive: dictatorially + past participle
Kim's parents told stories about how the regime dictatorially decided where people could live.
Kim 的父母講述了那個政權如何獨裁地決定人民住在哪裡的故事。
The new laws were dictatorially forced on the population without any public discussion.
這些新法律未經任何公開討論就被獨裁地強加於人民身上。
- autocratically
more specific to a single ruler with absolute power
- tyrannically
stronger negative connotation, suggests cruel or unjust use of power
- democratically
by the people, through elections and discussion
文法句型
verb + dictatorially
用法筆記
Subject of the sentence is typically a political leader, government, or ruling group. The verb modified is usually related to governing or controlling (rule, govern, impose, shut down).
常見錯誤
2. describing how someone acts when they demand total obedience and give orders wit
專橫地
不顧他人意見地發號施令
describing how someone acts when they demand total obedience and give orders without caring about other people's opinions or feelings
The new manager dictatorially announced that lunch breaks would be cut to fifteen minutes.
新任經理專橫地宣布午休時間將縮短為十五分鐘。
dictatorially + verb of commanding/announcing
At every meeting, the chairperson dictatorially rejected any suggestion that came from younger staff.
每次會議上，主席都專橫地否決年輕員工提出的任何建議。
Tariq's uncle dictatorially decided which university his daughter should attend.
Tariq 的叔叔專橫地決定了他女兒應該就讀哪所大學。
The team leader dictatorially assigned all the difficult tasks to the newest members.
團隊組長專橫地將所有困難的任務分配給最新進的成員。
- autocratically
more common for political contexts but also used for personal behaviour
- despotically
even stronger, suggests cruelty and unfairness
- democratically
by asking others for their opinions before deciding
文法句型
verb + dictatorially
用法筆記
Used for personal or workplace behaviour, not political systems. The verb is usually about making decisions, giving orders, or rejecting others' ideas (announced, decided, rejected, assigned).
常見錯誤
dictatorially — 形容詞
- dictatoriallypositive
- more dictatoriallycomparative
- most dictatoriallysuperlative
1. having the qualities or style of a ruler who holds total power over a country wi
獨裁作風的
具有獨裁者特質或風格的
having the qualities or style of a ruler who holds total power over a country without being elected
The general's dictatorial style made many citizens afraid to express their opinions.
那位將軍的獨裁作風讓許多市民不敢表達意見。
dictatorial + style / manner / approach
Wei wrote a long article criticising the president's dictatorial behaviour in office.
Wei 寫了一篇長文，批評總統在任內的獨裁行為。
Rosa's history book described the dictatorial habits of several twentieth-century leaders.
Rosa 的歷史課本描述了幾位二十世紀領袖的獨裁習性。
When the chairman started acting in a dictatorial way, three members left the board.
當主席開始以獨裁的方式行事時，三位成員離開了董事會。
- authoritarian
broader term for favouring strong central power
- autocratic
specific to rule by one person with unlimited power
- democratic
based on the consent of the people through elections
文法句型
dictatorial + noun
be + dictatorial
用法筆記
Describes the personal style, behaviour, or qualities of a leader — not the system of government itself. For the system, use sense 2.
2. describing a country or system of government that is controlled by a single lead
獨裁統治的
由獨裁者掌控的國家或政權
describing a country or system of government that is controlled by a single leader with absolute, unchecked power
The country lived under a dictatorial government for more than thirty years before the uprising.
這個國家在起義之前，生活在獨裁統治的政府下長達三十多年。
dictatorial + government / regime / state
After the revolution, the dictatorial regime was replaced by an elected parliament.
革命之後，獨裁政權被民選議會取代。
Foreign journalists were not allowed to enter the dictatorial nation to report on the election.
外國記者不被允許進入這個獨裁國家報導選舉。
Ana's grandparents escaped the dictatorial state when they were still in their twenties.
Ana 的祖父母在二十多歲時逃離了那個獨裁國家。
- totalitarian
stronger term implying complete control over every part of life
- autocratic
emphasises rule by one person with unlimited power
- democratic
governed by elected representatives
文法句型
dictatorial + government/regime/state
用法筆記
This is the most common sense of the adjective. It always describes a country, government, or political system, never a person's personality. Distinguish from sense 1 (personal qualities) and sense 3 (overbearing behaviour).
常見錯誤
3. describing a person who forces their will on others in a cruel or unreasonably f
專橫霸道的
對他人強制壓迫的態度或行為
describing a person who forces their will on others in a cruel or unreasonably forceful way, refusing to listen to other people's views
The team leader's dictatorial attitude drove away the most talented workers.
團隊組長的專橫態度趕走了最有才華的員工。
dictatorial + attitude / manner / way
Fatima refused to work under such a dictatorial supervisor who never asked for anyone's opinion.
Fatima 拒絕在如此專橫的主管手下工作，因為他從不徵求任何人的意見。
The coach's dictatorial style made players feel they had no say in decisions.
教練的專橫風格讓球員覺得自己在決策中完全沒有發言權。
Dmitri left the club because of one member's dictatorial manner during every group discussion.
Dmitri 退出了那個社團，因為其中一位成員每次小組討論時態度都極其專橫。
- overbearing
less formal, focuses on the feeling of being crushed by someone's authority
- domineering
common for describing someone who tries to control others in a personal setting
文法句型
dictatorial + noun (person's manner/attitude)
用法筆記
Describes a person's behaviour in any setting (work, family, community), not a political leader. Unlike sense 1, this is purely about interpersonal dominance, not political power. More common in predicative position (e.g. 'He is so dictatorial.').