privileged /ˈprɪvlɪʤd/ adjective
privileged
/ˈprɪvlɪʤd/
adjective
Learner's definition of PRIVILEGED
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[more privileged; most privileged] sometimes disapproving : having special rights or advantages that most people do not have享有特权的；受到特别优待的 -
He comes from a very privileged background.他出身特权阶层。
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The town attracts people who are wealthy and privileged.这个小镇对富人和特权阶层很有吸引力。
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The President's adviser has a privileged position of trust.总统顾问深受上司信任。
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She had privileged access to the files.她被特许使用这些文件。
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Only the privileged few can become members of the club.只有少数特权人士才能成为俱乐部会员。
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I was privileged to be part of the winning team. [=I had the good fortune of being part of the winning team]我庆幸能成为这支获胜球队中的一员。
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law : known only by the people who need to know有权保密的；不能公开的