tyrannical
UK/tai'rænikl/US
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Definitions
adj.
Using power in a cruel, oppressive, and unjust way.
暴虐的；专横的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtyrannroot
+
-icalrelating to, of the nature of (adjective-forming suffix)
=tyrannical
tyrant (Greek tyrannos, an absolute ruler) + -ical (adjective) = 'like a tyrant.' The suffix turns the noun tyrant into an adjective; the cruelty lives in tyrann.
Common Collocations
- 1.tyrannical ruler暴虐的统治者
- 2.tyrannical regime专制政权
- 3.tyrannical behavior专横的行为
- 4.tyrannical control独断专行的控制
Example Sentences
- 1.
The people finally rose up against the tyrannical regime.
- 2.
He ran the department in a cold, tyrannical manner.
- 3.
Her tyrannical control left the staff afraid to speak up.