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-derivedCommon 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.