tyrannical

tyrannical
[tɪˈranɪk(ə)l, tʌɪ-]
adjective
  1. exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way
    残暴的;专横的
    her father was portrayed as tyrannical and unloving.
    他的父亲被描绘成残暴而又无爱心。
    ■characteristic of tyranny; oppressive and controlling
    暴君的;专制的
    a momentary quieting of her tyrannical appetite.
    暂时平息她那压倒一切的欲望。
派生
tyrannically
adverb
语源
  1. mid 16th cent.: from Old French tyrannique, via Latin from Greek turannikos, from turannos (see tyrant)
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