rogue state
rogue state — 名詞
1. a country that acts against international rules and is seen as a threat to world
流氓國家
不守國際規範、危害和平的國家
a country that acts against international rules and is seen as a threat to world peace and security
The rogue state ignored warnings from the UN, so Gabriela's country joined the sanctions.
這個流氓國家忽視聯合國的警告，因此 Gabriela 的國家加入了制裁行動。
collocation: rogue state + ignore warnings; join sanctions
Shirin's textbook described how a rogue state can threaten its neighbours without warning.
Shirin 的課本描述了流氓國家如何可以在不發出警告的情況下威脅其鄰國。
Dario worried that the rogue state might attack its smaller neighbour without reason.
Dario 擔心這個流氓國家可能無端攻擊其較小的鄰國。
Sade argued that the rogue state should face consequences for violating the peace treaty.
Sade 主張這個流氓國家應為違反和平條約承擔後果。
Caleb wrote a report on why the rogue state posed a danger to global security.
Caleb 撰寫了一份關於流氓國家為何對全球安全構成危險的報告。
- pariah state
similar meaning, but emphasises exclusion from the international community
- outlaw nation
less common; focuses on the refusal to follow international law
- hostile state
broader term; describes any nation seen as threatening, not necessarily one that breaks specific rules
- responsible state
a nation that follows international norms and cooperates with global institutions
- law-abiding nation
emphasises adherence to international treaties and agreements
用法筆記
Common in political and diplomatic writing. The label carries a strong negative judgment about a government's international behaviour and is often used by nations that apply sanctions.