Aristocracy
01
贵族, 贵族阶级
people in the highest class of society who have a lot of power and wealth and usually high ranks and titles
例子
Throughout history, the aristocracy has held significant political power.
纵观历史，贵族一直掌握着重要的政治权力。
02
贵族
a group of people of high rank or superiority in a particular social sphere
例子
He belonged to the aristocracy of science, revered for his discoveries.
他属于科学的贵族阶层，因其发现而受到尊敬。
03
贵族政治
a form of government in which a minority who is believed to be the most qualified has the power
例子
Philosophers debated whether aristocracy could ever be truly merit-based.
哲学家们辩论贵族制是否能够真正基于功绩。
