privilege
n
1
(a) [C] special right or advantage available only to a particular person, class or rank, or to the holder of a certain position 特有的權(quán)利、 利益或好處
Parking in this street is the privilege of the residents. 在這條街上停車是此處居民特有的權(quán)利.
the privileges of birth, eg the benefits of belonging to a wealthy family 與生俱來的優(yōu)越(如生於富貴之家而有的利益).
(b) [U] (derog 貶) rights and advantages possessed by the rich and powerful people in a society (有錢有勢者的)特權(quán), 特別待遇
They fought against privilege in order to create a fairer society. 他們進(jìn)行反對特權(quán)的斗爭以便建立較為公平的社會.
She had led a life of luxury and privilege. 她過著養(yǎng)尊處優(yōu)的生活.
2 [C]
(a) special benefit given to sb as a favour 特別給予的好處或待遇
Older pupils enjoy special privileges. 歲數(shù)較大的學(xué)童受到優(yōu)待.
`Thank you for showing us your collection of paintings.' `It's my privilege (ie I am honoured to do so).' `感謝你讓我們觀賞你所收藏的畫.'`同歡共賞, 不勝榮幸.'
Use of the library is a privilege, not a right. 使用該圖書館是一項(xiàng)特殊的照顧,而不是一種權(quán)利.
(b) thing that gives one great enjoymentand that most people do not have the opportunity to do 特別的榮幸
It was a privilege to hear her sing/hearing her sing. 能聽她唱歌十分榮幸.
3 [C, U] right to do or say things without risking punishment (無受懲之虞的)言行自由權(quán)
an Act which granted the trade unions certain legal privileges 特準(zhǔn)工會享有某些合法言行自由權(quán)的法案
parliamentary privilege, ie the right of Members of Parliament to say things in the House of Commons which might result in an accusation of libel if said outside it 議會言論自由權(quán)(國會議員在下議院自由發(fā)言的特權(quán), 若在國會以外發(fā)表則可能被控以誹謗罪)
a breach of privilege, ie breaking the rules of parliamentary behaviour 違反議會言論自由權(quán).