elitism
/eɪˈliːtɪzəm/ (bre, ipa) · /eɪˈliːtɪzəm/ (ame, ipa) · /i-ˈlē-ˌti-zəm ē- ā-/ (ame, mw)
elitism — 名詞
1. the idea that certain opportunities, activities, or cultural things should be ke
菁英至上
認為好資源只該留給少數優秀者
the idea that certain opportunities, activities, or cultural things should be kept for a small group seen as especially talented, educated, or refined
Many parents criticized the school's elitism in its expensive dress code.
許多家長批評這所學校在昂貴制服規定上帶有菁英至上心態。
elitism in + institution / rule
The club's strict guest policy gave the event an air of elitism.
這家俱樂部嚴格的來賓政策，讓活動帶上了菁英至上的味道。
collocation: an air of elitism
Reviewers accused the museum of elitism after it raised ticket prices.
博物館調高票價後，評論者指責它表現出文化上的菁英至上。
Some voters saw elitism in the candidate's jokes about ordinary jobs.
有些選民從這位候選人拿普通工作開玩笑的言談中看出了菁英至上。
- exclusiveness
can be more neutral, focusing simply on limiting access
- snobbery
stresses rude social superiority more than institutional exclusion
- gatekeeping
focuses on controlling who gets admitted to a group or activity
- inclusiveness
an attitude of making people from different backgrounds feel welcome
- openness
emphasizes access and willingness to include others
用法筆記
Often used to criticize rules, tastes, or institutions that seem to welcome only educated, wealthy, or socially privileged people. Distinguish from sense 2, which is about a system of power rather than an exclusionary attitude.
常見錯誤
2. a social or political arrangement in which a small elite group keeps most power
菁英統治
讓少數菁英掌握決策與影響力
a social or political arrangement in which a small elite group keeps most power and influence over important decisions
Critics warned that the reform would deepen elitism in national politics.
批評者警告，這項改革會讓國家政治中的菁英統治更嚴重。
elitism in + politics / system
The party was attacked for elitism after senior figures ignored local members.
在資深人物無視地方成員後，該政黨因菁英統治而受到抨擊。
Students protested against elitism in a university system run by a few donors.
學生抗議由少數捐款者主導的大學體系中的菁英統治。
At the hearing, expert panels replaced local voices, and residents called it elitism.
在公聽會上，專家小組取代了地方聲音，居民因此稱之為菁英統治。
- oligarchy
more specific political term for rule by a small powerful group
- technocracy
focuses on control by technical experts rather than elites in general
- establishment rule
emphasizes dominance by already powerful insiders
- democracy
power is meant to come broadly from the people
- popular participation
stresses wide involvement in decisions and public life
用法筆記
Common in discussions of politics, education, and public institutions. This sense focuses on decision-making power staying with a small top group, not just on people's attitude toward others.
3. the attitude of feeling more important or more valuable than other people becaus
菁英優越感
因自認高人一等而看低他人
the attitude of feeling more important or more valuable than other people because you belong to a high-status group
Professor Eli's quiet elitism made junior staff afraid to share ideas.
Eli 教授那種安靜卻明顯的菁英優越感，讓資淺員工不敢提意見。
elitism shown in behaviour toward others
Guests noticed a hint of elitism in Roya's dismissive smile.
來賓從 Roya 輕蔑的笑容裡察覺到一絲菁英優越感。
a hint of elitism
After winning the prize, the singer spoke with surprising elitism about local bands.
得獎後，這位歌手談到本地樂團時流露出令人意外的菁英優越感。
Several friends left dinner early because of the host's elitism.
幾位朋友因為主人身上的菁英優越感而提早離席。
- snobbery
focuses on looking down on people seen as less stylish or refined
- arrogance
broader word for acting superior, without the elite-status idea
- superiority
describes the feeling of being above others, often more abstractly
用法筆記
Often refers to how someone speaks, behaves, or treats people rather than to an official policy. Distinguish from sense 1, which limits access, and sense 2, which is about elite control of a system.