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- 统治
统治
tǒng zhì
Meaning
- to rule (a country)
- rule
Definition
凭借权力或权威进行管理、控制或支配。
To manage, control, or dominate by means of power or authority.
Usage
常用于政治、社会等语境，指某一群体或个体对其他群体或领域的控制或主导。
Commonly used in political or social contexts to indicate control or domination by a group or individual over others or a domain.
Examples
- 1 这个国家被独裁者统治了几十年。 (The country was ruled by a dictator for decades.)
- 2 在历史上，这个王朝统治了超过300年。 (Historically, this dynasty ruled for over 300 years.)
- 3 大型跨国公司统治着全球市场。 (Large multinational corporations dominate the global market.)
- 4 恐惧统治了他的内心。 (Fear dominated his heart.)
- 5 这种思想统治了整个时代。 (This ideology dominated the entire era.)
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