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priv·i·lege /ˈprɪvɪlɪdʒ/ n. | vt.
I n.
1. 特权；优惠；特免
In countries where there are still not many schools, education is a privilege. 在学校还不多的国家里，受教育是一种特权。
One of the obstacles to social harmony is privilege. 导致社会不和的障碍之一就是特权。
enjoy privileges 享受特权(或优惠)
exercise privileges 行使特权
the privileges of birth 与生俱来的特权
2. (在特定情况下的)特权(或特免)授予
3. 享受特权(或特免)的原则；享受特权(或特免)的条件
4. 特许的利益(或好处)；特别待遇，优待；特殊荣幸
It was a privilege to hear her sing. 能听到她一展歌喉真是莫大的荣幸。
He gave his friend the privilege of using his private library. 他特许他的朋友使用他的私人图书馆。
5. [常作 a privilege]可原谅(或允许)的缺点(或弱点)
It's a woman's privilege to change her mind. 三心二意是女人常有的弱点，不足为奇。
6. 专利权，垄断权
7. (宪法保证公民享有的)基本权利
the privilege of trial by jury 由陪审团审判的基本公民权
8. 〈主美〉(证券交易所)优先购买权
9. (立法机构内部议员享有的言论自由等的)议会特权
A member of parliament mustn't hit a fellow member; that would be a breach of privilege. 议员不应殴击同僚，否则就是侵害议员权。
10. (律师等的)拒绝泄漏内情权
II vt.
1. 授予…特权(或优惠)
2. 特免，免除 (from)
privilege sb. from liability 对某人免究责任
3. 特准
privilege oneself to believe 特许自己相信
[OFr < L prīvilēgium law relevant to rights of an individual < prīvus an individual + lēx law] |