democracy的意思
n. 民主政体;民主国家;民主，民主精神
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democracy的用法讲解
Democracy is an English word derived from Ancient Greek, referring to the government of the people, by the people, and for the people. In simple terms, it is an ideal concept of governance, in which the citizens of a country have the right to directly or indirectly participate in the decision-making process.
The term democracy originated in ancient Greece in the 4th century BC, and it has been a part of political discourse ever since. In the modern world, democracy is one of the most common forms of government, and is seen in countries ranging from India to the United States.
In a democracy, all citizens have an equal say in their own government and its policies. This is referred to as “political equality” and it is essential for a democracy to function properly. In addition, citizens have the right to freely express their opinions, vote and run for office.
In order to ensure that a democracy remains fair and equitable, certain principles must be upheld. These include protecting the rights of all individuals, having a separation of powers, and having free and fair elections. These principles ensure that all citizens are treated equally and that everyone’s voices can be heard.
The term democracy can also be used in other contexts, such as academic and philosophical discussions. It is sometimes used to refer to a system of government in which power is shared among all the citizens of a country. This type of democracy is called direct democracy and it is often contrasted with representative democracy, in which citizens elect a group of representatives to make laws and govern on behalf of the people.
Democracy has been adopted by many countries, and is one of the most widely used forms of government. Although each democracy may have its own particular set of rules and laws, all democracies share a common set of values and ideals. These values include liberty, equality, and the rule of law. Democracy is often seen as a bulwark against tyranny and dictatorship, and it is intended to ensure that all citizens are able to participate in decision making processes.
democracy的短语
1、 social democracy n. 社会主义；社会民主主义
2、 deliberative democracy 协商民主；审议民主；商议性民主
3、 liberal democracy 自由民主；自由民主主义；自由民主制（一种政府形式，由人民选出的民意代表行使决策权力）
4、 representative democracy 代议民主
5、 parliamentary democracy 议会民主制
6、 participatory democracy 分享民主制；参与性民主制度
democracy的例句
He portrayed himself as a champion for democracy.
他把自己描绘成民主斗士.
《简明英汉词典》
Professor Baker is unacquainted with the idea of representative democracy.
贝克教授并不熟悉“代议制民主”这一思想。
柯林斯例句
...the union's emphasis on industrial democracy.
该工会对工业民主的强调
柯林斯高阶英语词典
Many Croats and Slovenes saw independence as the fast track to democracy.
很多克罗地亚人和斯洛文尼亚人把独立看作通往民主的捷径。
柯林斯例句
the fight for justice and democracy
为正义和民主的斗争
牛津词典
He was cynical that any good could come of democracy.
他不相信民主会带来什么好处.
《简明英汉词典》