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privilege

🇬🇧 UK/ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/🇺🇸 US/'privilidʒ/
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLGREB2

Definitions

n.

A special right, advantage, or benefit enjoyed by some people but not others.

特权,特别待遇;荣幸

v.

To grant a special right or advantage to someone.

给予特权,赋予特别权利

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
privprivate, separate, individual
+
ilegchoose, read, gather
+
econnector
=privilege

Common Collocations

  • 1.special privilege特殊待遇
  • 2.privilege of……的荣幸/特权
  • 3.abuse of privilege滥用特权
  • 4.check your privilege反思自身特权

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Education should be a right, not a privilege.

  • 2.

    It was a great privilege to meet the Nobel Prize-winning scientist in person.

  • 3.

    Access to quality education should be a right, not a privilege for the wealthy.

  • 4.

    Members of the club enjoy the privilege of using the private lounge.

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