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overbearing adj.
⇨ authoritarian authoritarian adjective ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ repressive 另见repressive条authoritarian ♦︎ authoritative ♦︎ autocratic ♦︎ bossy ♦︎ overbearingThese words all describe people who try to control other people or expect to be obeyed, especially without considering the others' wishes, feelings or opinions. 这些词均表示专制的、专横的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an authoritarian / an authoritative / an autocratic / an overbearing manner◆an authoritarian / an authoritative / a bossy attitude◆very authoritarian / authoritative / bossy◆rather authoritarian / bossy / overbearing■ authoritarian / /ɔːˌθɒrɪˈteəriən; NAmE əˌθɔːrəˈteriən, əˈθɑːriən/ (of a person or system) expecting that people should obey authority and rules, even when these are unfair and even if it means that they lose their personal freedom （人或制度）要求服从威权的，专制的◆Many have accused him of an authoritarian style of leadership.许多人谴责他专制主义的领导作风。◆The school was very authoritarian and exam-orientated.这所学校非常专制，而且一切以考试为导向。■ authoritative /ɔːˈθɒrətətɪv; NAmE əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv, əˈθɑːrəteɪtɪv/ (often approving) (of a person's behaviour) showing that you expect people to obey and respect you （行为）命令式的，权威式的◆His tone was clear and authoritative.他口气明确而强硬。■ autocratic /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/ / (disapproving) (of a person or system) expecting to be obeyed by other people without considering their wishes, feelings or opinions （人或制度）专制的，独裁的◆Critics have accused him of being autocratic and intolerant of dissent.批评者指责他独裁，不容忍不同意见。◆She introduced a less autocratic approach to management.她引入了一种不太专制的管理方法。NOTE 辨析 Authoritarian, authoritative or autocratic? Autocratic always shows disapproval; authoritative often shows approval that sb is strong and in control of a situation; authoritarian can show disapproval but is usually simply a descriptive term, neither approving nor disapproving. * autocratic总带贬义。authoritative常带褒义，指某人强势并掌控全局。authoritarian有时带贬义，但通常仅是个描述性的词，不含褒贬色彩。■ bossy (rather informal, disapproving) (of a person) always telling people what to do （人）好支使人的，好指挥人的◆We were told to move by a bossy woman in a green uniform.一个穿绿制服的专横女人叫我们走开。■ overbearing /ˌəʊvəˈbeərɪŋ; NAmE ˌoʊvərˈberɪŋ/ (disapproving) (of a person) trying to control other people, without considering their wishes, feelings and opinions （人）专横的，飞扬跋扈的◆She found him rude and overbearing.她认为他既无礼又专横。 |