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单词 slavery
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
slav•er•y /ˈsleɪvəri, ˈsleɪvri/USA pronunciation   n. [uncountable]
  1. the condition of a slave;
    bondage:kept in slavery.
  2. the keeping of slaves as a practice:outlawing slavery in most countries.
  3. the state of being forced to do something like that of a slave, such as severe work:the slavery of his job.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
slav•er•y  (slāvə rē, slāvrē),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. the condition of a slave;
    bondage.
  2. the keeping of slaves as a practice or institution.
  3. a state of subjection like that of a slave:He was kept in slavery by drugs.
  4. severe toil;
    drudgery.
  • slave + -ery 1545–55
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged thralldom, enthrallment. Slavery, bondage, servitude refer to involuntary subjection to another or others. Slavery emphasizes the idea of complete ownership and control by a master:to be sold into slavery.Bondage indicates a state of subjugation or captivity often involving burdensome and degrading labor:in bondage to a cruel master.Servitude is compulsory service, often such as is required by a legal penalty:penal servitude.
    • 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged moil, labor.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
slavery /ˈsleɪvərɪ/ n
  1. the state or condition of being a slave; a civil relationship whereby one person has absolute power over another and controls his life, liberty, and fortune
  2. the subjection of a person to another person, esp in being forced into work
  3. the condition of being subject to some influence or habit
  4. work done in harsh conditions for low pay
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