bourgeoisie
/ˌbuəʒwɑ:ˈzi:, ˌbuəʒwɑ:ˈzi:; ˌbʊrʒwɑ`zi/ n[Gp]
(usu derog 通常作贬义)
1 middle classes, esp those owning property 中产阶级
the rise of the bourgeoisie in the 19th century 19世纪中产阶级的兴起.
2 (in Marxist thought) capitalist ruling class that exploits the working class （马克思学说中）居於统治地位的资产阶级（剥削工人阶级者）. Cf 参看 proletariat.