totalitarian
/təʊˌtæləˈteəriən/ (bre, ipa) · [tˌotˌælɪtˈɛriən] /təʊˌtæləˈteriən/ (ame, ipa) · [tˌotˌælɪtˈɛriən] /(ˌ)tō-ˌta-lə-ˈter-ē-ən How to pronounce totalitarian (audio)/ (ame, mw)
totalitarian — 形容詞
- totalitarianpositive
- more totalitariancomparative
- most totalitariansuperlative
1. describing a system of government where a single group or leader has unlimited p
極權的
政府擁有絕對控制權的
describing a system of government where a single group or leader has unlimited power over every part of public and private life, allowing no political opposition or personal freedoms.
Nora's grandfather was put in prison by the totalitarian government.
Nora 的祖父被極權政府關進了監獄。
collocation: totalitarian government
Gabriel studies how totalitarian leaders take away people's basic rights.
Gabriel 研究極權領導人如何剝奪人民的基本權利。
collocation: totalitarian leader
The documentary shows what daily life was like in a totalitarian country.
這部紀錄片展示了極權國家裡的日常生活。
Sayaka's family left because the totalitarian state controlled all newspapers.
Sayaka 一家因為極權國家控制所有報紙而離開了。
Under the totalitarian system, people could not say anything against the ruler.
在極權制度下，人們不能說任何反對統治者的話。
- authoritarian
broader term; describes rule based on obedience to authority, not necessarily controlling all aspects of life like totalitarian
- dictatorial
focuses on absolute personal power of one leader rather than full control of an entire system
- oppressive
emphasises harsh and unfair treatment rather than the extent of state control
- democratic
based on free elections and individual rights, opposite of total state control
- liberal
emphasises personal freedoms and limited government
用法筆記
Most commonly used before nouns such as 'regime', 'government', 'state', 'system', 'leader', or 'society'. In less formal contexts, 'dictatorial' or 'authoritarian' are more frequent.
totalitarian — 名詞
1. a person who supports or practises a political system of absolute state control,
極權者
支持或實行極權統治的人
a person who supports or practises a political system of absolute state control, or who rules in such a way that no opposition is allowed.
The general became a totalitarian who refused to allow any opposition.
那位將軍成了一個不允許任何反對意見的極權者。
Andrei read a book about how totalitarians use fear to keep their power.
Andrei 讀了一本關於極權者如何利用恐懼來維持權力的書。
pattern: plural 'totalitarians' for advocates
Some voters chose a totalitarian who promised to bring back order and safety.
有些選民選擇了一位承諾恢復秩序與安全的極權者。
Rania argues that no society can be peaceful under a totalitarian.
Rania 認為任何社會在極權者的統治下都無法和平。
- democrat
a person who believes in government by the people and free elections
用法筆記
Less common than the adjective form. In everyday speech, 'dictator' is more usual when referring to an individual ruler. Use 'totalitarian' when you want to stress the person's commitment to controlling every aspect of society.