imperialist
imperialist — 名詞
- imperialistsingular
- imperialistsplural
1. a person who believes that their country should extend its power over other nati
帝國主義者
主張本國擴張勢力、控制他國的人
a person who believes that their country should extend its power over other nations, usually by taking over territory or controlling their economy and politics
Shanti wrote a book about British imperialists who ruled India in the nineteenth century.
Shanti 寫了一本關於十九世紀統治印度的英國帝國主義者的書。
countable noun referring to historical figures
Diego argued that economic policies can turn business leaders into a new kind of imperialist.
Diego 認為現代的經濟政策可能把企業領袖變成一種新型的帝國主義者。
The villagers saw the foreign company's executives as imperialists trying to take their land.
村民將那家外國公司的主管視為企圖奪取他們土地的帝國主義者。
Minh's grandfather fought against the imperialists who had seized control of his homeland.
Minh 的祖父曾經對抗那些侵占他家園的帝國主義者。
- colonialist
more specific to taking over and settling foreign lands
- expansionist
focuses on territorial or economic growth rather than the ideology of empire
- hegemon
describes a dominant power or nation; less personal than 'imperialist'
- anti-imperialist
someone who actively opposes imperialism
- nationalist
focuses on one's own nation's interests rather than controlling others
文法句型
imperialist + verb (singular/plural)
用法筆記
Often used critically to describe someone whose actions or beliefs are seen as promoting domination over other nations. Can also be used figuratively for any person or group perceived as exerting undue control.
常見錯誤
imperialist — 形容詞
- imperialistpositive
- more imperialistcomparative
- most imperialistsuperlative
1. describing actions, policies, or attitudes that involve one country extending it
帝國主義的
涉及一國擴張勢力、控制他國的政策或行為
describing actions, policies, or attitudes that involve one country extending its power and influence over others, often through military force, economic pressure, or cultural dominance
The museum's new exhibition examines the imperialist history of Southeast Asia under French rule.
這間博物館的新展覽探討了法國統治下東南亞的帝國主義歷史。
attributive: imperialist + noun (history)
Aoi criticised the government's imperialist approach to trade negotiations with smaller nations.
Aoi 批評政府在小國談判時採取帝國主義式的貿易手段。
imperialist + noun (approach, policy, attitude)
Many former colonies still struggle with the long-term effects of imperialist policies.
許多前殖民地仍在應對帝國主義政策留下的長期影響。
Baraka argued the aid programme was imperialist for forcing recipients to adopt Western laws.
Baraka 認為這項援助計畫是帝國主義的，因為它強迫受援國採用西方的法律。
Tariq refused to support what he called an imperialist war fought for oil and influence.
Tariq 拒絕支持他所謂的一場為了石油與影響力而打的帝國主義戰爭。
- colonial
more historically specific to the period of direct colonial rule
- expansionist
focuses on territorial or economic growth; can be neutral or positive
- hegemonic
more academic; describes dominance without explicit empire-building
- anti-colonial
opposing colonial domination
- self-determining
relating to a nation's right to choose its own path
文法句型
imperialist + noun
be + imperialist
用法筆記
Almost always carries a negative or critical tone. Describes not only historical colonialism but also modern forms of economic or cultural domination. Used attributively (before a noun) much more often than predicatively.