government
/ˈgʌvənmənt; `ɡʌvɚnmənt/ n
1 [U] governing; power to govern 统治; 控制; 支配; 统治权
If we do not have strong government, there will be rioting and anarchy. 我们若不加强控制就会出现动乱和无政府状态.
weak, ineffectual, corrupt, etc government 软弱的、 无能的、 腐败的...治理.
2 [U] method or system ofgoverning （统治或治理的）方式, 政体, 体制
Democraticgovernment gradually took the place of an all-powerful monarchy. 民主政体逐渐取代了有无上权力的君主政体.
liberal, totalitarian, parliamentary, etc government 自由主义的、 极权主义的、 议会式的...政体.
3 (often 常作 the Government) [CGp]
body of persons governing a state 政府; 内阁
lead, form a government 领导、 组织政府
Foreign governments have been consulted about this decision. 这一决定曾徵询过他国政府的意见.
She has resigned from the Government, ie from her job as a minister. 她已辞去大臣职位.
The Government (ie its members) are discussing the proposal. 内阁官员正在讨论该议案.
The Government (ie collectively) welcomes the proposal. 政府欢迎该建议.
[attrib 作定语]
a government department, grant, publication 政府的部门、 拨款、 出版物
government policies, money, ministers 政府的政策、 国帑、 部长
government-controlled industries,ie those controlled by the government 政府控制的企业.
4 (idm 习语) in government being the government; governing 执政; 统治; 治理
The Labour Party was in government from 1964 to 1970. 工党从1964年到1970年执政.