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剑桥英语:CPE(C2 熟练度) - 政治与社会结构

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
aristocracy
[名词]

people in the highest class of society who have a lot of power and wealth and usually high ranks and titles

贵族, 贵族阶级

贵族, 贵族阶级

Ex: The aristocracy opposed many social reforms that threatened their privileges .**贵族**反对许多威胁他们特权的社会改革。
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bourgeois
[形容词]

belonging to the wealthy property-owning class that profits from and exploits the working class, as described in Marxist theory

资产阶级的, 资本主义的

资产阶级的, 资本主义的

Ex: The novel offered a sharp critique of bourgeois values in a time of social unrest .这部小说在社会动荡时期对**资产阶级**价值观提出了尖锐的批评。
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cabal
[名词]

a secret plot, especially one designed to gain power or manipulate events behind the scenes

阴谋, 小集团

阴谋, 小集团

Ex: The cabal operated in shadows , pulling strings no one could see .**阴谋集团**在阴影中运作,拉动无人能见的线。
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caste
[名词]

a system that divides the people of a society into different social classes based on their wealth, privilage, or profession

种姓, 种姓制度

种姓, 种姓制度

Ex: Efforts to address caste-based discrimination require legislative measures, educational reforms, and social awareness campaigns to promote equality and inclusivity.解决基于**种姓**的歧视问题需要立法措施、教育改革和社会意识宣传活动来促进平等和包容性。
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clientele
[名词]

the collective body of clients served by a business, professional, or institution

客户群, 客户基础

客户群, 客户基础

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clique
[名词]

a small, exclusive group of individuals who share similar interests, attitudes, or social status

小圈子

小圈子

Ex: The clique of artists often collaborated on projects together , sharing ideas and inspiration within their close circle .艺术家**小圈子**经常一起合作项目,在他们紧密的圈子里分享想法和灵感。
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junta
[名词]

a government of politicians or military officers that forcefully obtained power

军政府, 军事政权

军政府, 军事政权

Ex: The junta's takeover led to years of instability and economic decline .**军政府**的接管导致了多年的不稳定和经济衰退。
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oligarchy
[名词]

a political system in which a small group of high-powered people control a country or organization

寡头政治, 一小群人的统治

寡头政治, 一小群人的统治

Ex: The rise of oligarchy often leads to corruption and nepotism , as ruling elites prioritize their own interests over those of the broader population .**寡头政治**的崛起往往导致腐败和裙带关系,因为统治精英将自己的利益置于广大民众的利益之上。
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plutocracy
[名词]

a form of government or society in which power is held and influenced primarily by the wealthy or a small privileged class

财阀统治, 富人政府

财阀统治, 富人政府

Ex: The government 's tax policies have been criticized for perpetuating a plutocracy, as they seem to favor the wealthiest individuals and corporations .政府的税收政策因似乎偏袒最富有的个人和企业而被批评为延续了**财阀统治**。
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quorum
[名词]

the minimum number of people that must be present for a meeting to officially begin or for decisions to be made

法定人数, 最低人数要求

法定人数, 最低人数要求

Ex: It 's important to achieve a quorum during meetings to ensure that decisions are made with the input of a representative group of stakeholders .在会议期间达到**法定人数**很重要,以确保决策是在利益相关者代表团的意见下做出的。
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coterie
[名词]

a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests

小圈子, 排他性团体

小圈子, 排他性团体

Ex: The art gallery was frequented by a coterie of collectors and connoisseurs who appreciated its unique offerings .艺术画廊经常有一群欣赏其独特作品的收藏家和鉴赏家的**小圈子**光顾。
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apolitical
[形容词]

having no interest or involvement in politics

不关心政治的, 对政治不感兴趣的

不关心政治的, 对政治不感兴趣的

Ex: The community center served as an apolitical space , welcoming everyone regardless of their political beliefs to engage in recreational activities .社区中心作为一个**非政治性**的空间,欢迎每个人,无论他们的政治信仰如何,参与娱乐活动。
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to caucus
[动词]

to meet privately as a group to discuss strategy, make decisions, or select candidates

举行核心会议, 召开党团会议

举行核心会议, 召开党团会议

Ex: The party members intend to caucus to assess the public 's sentiment and adjust their political agenda accordingly .代表们整夜**举行核心会议**以最终确定平台。
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fiat
[名词]

an official and binding order or decision recorded by a court as if issued by a judge

法令, 法院命令

法令, 法院命令

Ex: The lawyer petitioned the court for a fiat to enforce the earlier ruling .律师向法院请愿要求**fiat**以执行先前的裁决。
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to divide voting districts in a way that would advantage a particular group or party more

操纵选区划分, 以有利于特定团体或党派的方式划分选区

操纵选区划分, 以有利于特定团体或党派的方式划分选区

Ex: If the bill passes , the legislators would gerrymander the districts to secure a majority for their party .如果法案通过,立法者将**操纵选区**以确保其政党的多数席位。
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partisan
[形容词]

displaying support and favoritism toward a party or cause, usually without giving it much thought

党派的, 偏袒的

党派的, 偏袒的

Ex: The partisan nature of the debate prevented constructive dialogue and compromise .辩论的**党派性**阻碍了建设性对话和妥协。
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sedition
[名词]

the act of rebellion or resistance against established authority, typically through speech or conduct

煽动叛乱, 叛乱

煽动叛乱, 叛乱

Ex: Distributing flyers promoting armed rebellion resulted in charges of sedition against the activist group .分发宣传武装叛乱的传单导致活动家团体被指控**煽动叛乱**。
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suffrage
[名词]

the right or privilege of casting a vote in public elections

选举权, 投票权

选举权, 投票权

Ex: Universal suffrage ensures that all adult citizens have the right to vote.**普选**确保所有成年公民都有投票权。
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mandate
[名词]

an official document that sets out a specific order or command to be carried out

授权书, 法令

授权书, 法令

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prerogative
[名词]

an exclusive right or privilege held by a specific person or group, often due to official position or inheritance

特权, 专有权利

特权, 专有权利

Ex: Changing the school 's curriculum is the prerogative of the education board .更改学校的课程是教育委员会的**特权**。
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ascendancy
[名词]

a position of dominant power, influence, or control over others

优势, 支配地位

优势, 支配地位

Ex: With the rise of renewable energy , some predict the ascendancy of green technology over fossil fuels .随着可再生能源的兴起,一些人预测绿色技术将**主导**化石燃料。
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demotic
[形容词]

intended for or relating to ordinary people; popular or accessible in style

通俗的, 大众化的

通俗的, 大众化的

Ex: The festival had a demotic feel , with street food , music , and local crafts .这个节日有一种**通俗的**感觉,有街头食品、音乐和当地工艺品。
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ethnocentric
[形容词]

having a focus on a particular ethnic group, especially with the belief that it is superior or more important than others

民族中心主义的, 专注于自身民族群体的

民族中心主义的, 专注于自身民族群体的

Ex: She challenged the ethnocentric narratives in her history class by introducing alternative viewpoints .她通过引入替代观点,挑战了历史课上的**民族中心主义**叙事。
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ivory tower
[名词]

a situation or state in which someone does not know or wishes to avoid the unpleasant things that can normally happen to people in their ordinary lives

象牙塔, 象牙塔

象牙塔, 象牙塔

Ex: He needs to come down from his ivory tower and see how his policies affect everyday people .他需要从他的**象牙塔**中下来,看看他的政策如何影响普通人。
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to be in control and have absolute power in a group or in a situation

Ex: As the head of the household, he ruled the roost with a firm hand, ensuring that his decisions and rules were followed by all family members.
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schism
[名词]

a division between a group of people caused by their disagreement over beliefs or views

分裂, 分歧

分裂, 分歧

Ex: The ideological schism between the two factions was evident in their conflicting statements .两个派系之间的意识形态**分裂**在他们相互矛盾的声明中显而易见。
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demagogue
[名词]

a politician who appeals to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people instead of valid arguments in order to gain support

煽动者, 蛊惑人心的政客

煽动者, 蛊惑人心的政客

Ex: Democracy is vulnerable to the influence of demagogues who prioritize their own power over the welfare of the people .民主制度容易受到**煽动者**的影响,他们将自己的权力置于人民的福祉之上。
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despot
[名词]

a cruel ruler with absolute power

暴君, 专制统治者

暴君, 专制统治者

Ex: In history , many despots have been remembered for their brutal policies and disregard for human rights .在历史上,许多**暴君**因其残酷的政策和对人权的漠视而被记住。
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beholden
[形容词]

indebted or obligated to someone because of a favor or kindness they have done

感激的, 欠人情的

感激的, 欠人情的

Ex: The politician felt beholden to his supporters and worked tirelessly to fulfill their expectations .这位政治家感到**受惠于**他的支持者,并不知疲倦地工作以满足他们的期望。
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backlash
[名词]

a strong, negative response, against a recent event, decision, or trend

负面反应, 反弹

负面反应, 反弹

Ex: Backlash against the proposal delayed its implementation for months .**强烈反对**使该提案的实施延迟了数月。
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milieu
[名词]

the social or cultural setting or environment

环境

环境

Ex: The rural countryside offered a tranquil milieu for those seeking refuge from the fast-paced urban lifestyle .乡村为那些寻求逃离快节奏都市生活的人提供了一个宁静的**环境**。
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to adopt a different policy in face of a difficult or unexpected problem

Ex: During contract negotiations, the union refused the owner's demand to substitute mediators, stating it was ill-advised to change horses midstream while both sides were still at the table.
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distaff
[形容词]

relating to women in general

女性的, 母系的

女性的, 母系的

Ex: He admired the distaff strength shown during hard times.他钦佩在困难时期展现出的**女性**力量。
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