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
The event was attended by members of the aristocracy in elegant attire.
此次活动有身着优雅服饰的贵族成员参加。
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
The literary aristocracy shaped public taste for decades.
文学贵族塑造了公众品味数十年。
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
Aristocracy was once seen as a safeguard against mob rule.
贵族统治曾被视为防止暴民统治的保障。
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。
