favoritism shown to relatives, especially in granting jobs, promotions, or other advantages
裙带关系
a literary or artistic style that gives a lifelike representation of people, events, and objects
现实主义, 自然主义
a concise, memorable statement that expresses a general truth, principle, or observation, often witty or philosophical
格言, 警句
the negative quality of having doubts about the future and expect the worst possible outcomes
悲观主义
a distinctive style, behavior, or way of doing things that is characteristic of a particular individual, group, or period
风格主义, 独特性
a self-evident truth or axiomatic statement that does not worth mentioning, used as a literary device
自明之理, 不言而喻的真理
the ideology, customs, values, and cultural traits that are considered characteristic of the United States or its citizens
美国主义, 美国的意识形态
the selfless concern for the well-being of others, often demonstrated through acts of kindness, compassion, and generosity
利他主义, 无私
the act of using someone else's work or ideas without giving them proper credit or permission
剽窃, 抄袭
an entertainer who can manipulate their voice in a way that makes it seem like it is coming from a puppet or dummy
腹语术者, 腹语表演者
the defining spirit or mood of a particular period in history, reflecting the ideas and beliefs of the time
时代精神, 时代氛围
someone who believes that all events are predetermined and inevitable, often accepting them passively without attempting to change or influence outcomes
宿命论者, 决定论者
someone who attempts to persuade politicians to agree or disagree with a law being made or changed
说客, 游说者
someone who derives pleasure or gratification from experiencing pain, humiliation, or suffering, either inflicted by oneself or by others
受虐狂, 从痛苦中获得快感的人
someone who collects, studies, or deals with coins, currency, and related items, often as a hobby or profession
钱币学家, 硬币收藏家
a healthcare professional specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders
眼科医生, 眼科专家
the intentional act of ending a person's life painlessly and without their consent, typically to relieve suffering from a terminal illness or irreversible condition
安乐死, 无痛死亡
a condition in which part of an organ squeezes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place
疝气
