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oppose noun
They oppose authoritarianism in all its forms.
他们反对一切形式的威权。
威权主义；独裁主义
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威权主义；独裁主义
a system of government in which one leader or a small group holds absolute power, typically without regard for public opinion or the rule of law
They oppose authoritarianism in all its forms.
他们反对一切形式的威权。
一种政府形式,统治机构拥有绝对或近乎绝对的权力,通常以武力维持,不重视民意或司法体系。
A form of government in which the governing body has absolute, or almost absolute, control. Typically this control is maintained by force, and little heed is paid to public opinion or the judicial system.
一种政府形式,统治者是绝对独裁者(不受宪法、法律或反对派限制等)
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
Many citizens fear the rise of authoritarianism in their country.
许多公民担心威权主义在他们国家抬头。
The leader's policies were criticized for promoting authoritarianism.
该领导人的政策因助长威权主义而受到批评。
Education can help prevent the spread of authoritarianism.
教育有助于防止威权主义的蔓延。
They oppose authoritarianism in all its forms.
他们反对一切形式的威权。
Under authoritarianism, freedom of speech is often curtailed.
在威权下，言论自由常被限制。
The rise of authoritarianism threatens democratic institutions.
威权的兴起威胁民主制度。
Authoritarianism as a form of government concentrates power in a single leader.
威权作为一种政府形式，将权力集中于单一领袖。
Not this
The authoritarianism government is strict.
Use this
The authoritarian government is strict.
“authoritarianism” 是名词，不能修饰名词；应使用形容词 “authoritarian” 修饰 “government”。
Not this
Many authoritarianisms exist.
Use this
Many authoritarian governments exist.
“authoritarianism” 是不可数抽象名词，没有复数形式；应改为具体的 “authoritarian governments” 表达复数概念。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
威权主义的兴起
The rise of authoritarianism in many countries has alarmed human rights groups.
威权主义在许多国家的兴起引起了人权组织的警觉。
对威权主义的抵抗
Their peaceful resistance to authoritarianism inspired people around the world.
他们对威权主义的和平抵抗鼓舞了世界各地的人们。
政治威权主义
Political authoritarianism often suppresses independent media and courts.
政治威权主义通常压制独立媒体和司法机构。
威权主义与民主
The course examines the relationship between authoritarianism and democracy.
这门课程考察威权主义与民主之间的关系。
右翼威权主义
Psychologists study right-wing authoritarianism as a personality trait.
心理学家将右翼威权主义作为一种人格特质来研究。
挑战威权主义
The writers used satire to challenge authoritarianism.
这些作家用讽刺来挑战威权主义。
Use authoritarianism naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
联想 authority（权威）+ ism（主义）：权威统治一切、压制民意，就是威权主义。
语域：formal 常见场景：政治学与学术写作、新闻报道、历史论述 通常用于政治、历史或学术讨论，属于正式用语，多出现在书面语中；日常口语里较少单说这个词。
与 totalitarianism、egalitarianism、utilitarianism、libertarianism 押韵（都以 /-ˈtɛriəˌnɪzəm/ 结尾）。注意 authority (/əˈθɔrəti/) 和 author (/ˈɔθər/) 拼写虽以 author 开头，但发音与 authoritarianism 不同，不押韵。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.