单词 | privilege |
释义 | privilege privilege /ˈprɪv.əl.ɪdʒ/ noun C1 [C or U] an advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because of their position or because they are rich: » Healthcare should be a right, not a privilege.» Senior management enjoy certain privileges, such as company cars and private healthcare.Thesaurus+: ↑Advantage and disadvantageC1 [S] an opportunity to do something special or enjoyable: » I had the privilege of interviewing Picasso in the 1960s.» It was a real privilege to meet her.Thesaurus+: ↑Pleasure and happinessF0 [U] the way in which rich people or people from a high social class have most of the advantages in society: » a life of privilegeThesaurus+: ↑Wealthiness and wealthyF0 [C or U] SPECIALIZED the special right that some people in authority have that allows them to do or say things that other people are not allowed to: » diplomatic/parliamentary privilegeThesaurus+: ↑Not punishing and reducing punishment• • • Extra Examples:» The leaders were often more concerned with status and privilege than with the problems of the people.» There are no special privileges for the managers.» It was a privilege to work with her and she will be sadly missed.» Frequent fliers receive travel privileges.» an abuse/misuse of privilege |
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