Word · CEFR C1 · Frequency #5547
privileged
享有特权的；有特别优待的
having special rights or advantages that others do not have
- 1.
Having special privileges.
享有特殊特权的。
- 2.
Not subject to legal discovery due to a protected status.
因受保护身份而免于法律披露的。
- 3.
blessed with privileges
享有特权的
- 4.
not subject to usual rules or penalties
不受通常规则或惩罚约束的
（法律上）免于披露的；受特免保护的；不受通常规则约束的；豁免的；享有特殊特权的。；因受保护身份而免于法律披露的。；享有特权的
In use
As a child of wealthy parents, she led a privileged life with access to the best schools and travel opportunities.
The diplomat's privileged status exempted him from paying taxes in the host country.
Having a mentor gave him a privileged insight into the industry that most beginners lack.
the privileged few
a privileged statement
be privileged to do sth
用于表达做某事感到荣幸，主语通常为人。
She felt privileged to meet the famous author.
她感到很荣幸能见到那位著名作家。
be privileged in that...
说明在某方面拥有优势或特权。
Connections
Collocations
- privileged position
- 特权地位
- She grew up in a privileged position, attending the best schools.她在特权地位中长大，上最好的学校。
- privileged access
- 特权访问
- Only senior managers have privileged access to the confidential files.只有高级管理人员有特权访问机密文件。
- privileged information
- 特权信息
- Lawyers are bound to keep privileged information confidential.律师有义务对特权信息保密。
- privileged background
- 特权背景
- He came from a privileged background but chose to work for charity.他出身特权背景，但选择为慈善工作。
- privileged class
- 特权阶级
- The privileged class often has access to better healthcare.特权阶级通常能获得更好的医疗保健。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记：privilege（特权）+ d（的）→ 享有特权的。
Context & Register
register: mixed; typical settings: social discussions, legal contexts, personal statements; note: 通常用于描述拥有他人没有的特权或优势，语气偏正式，多用于社会、法律或个人陈述等场景。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All share the final consonant cluster /dʒd/, but stressed vowels differ. 'alleged' has the same '-leged' spelling chunk as 'privileged'; 'judged' and 'edged' match only in sound.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, OCTANOVE, WIKTIONARY, WORDNET.