prerogative

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n. 特权, 君权, 职权 a. 特权的, 行使特权的

发音

UK /pɹɪˈɹɒɡ.ə.tɪv/
US /pɹəˈɹɑɡ.ə.tɪv/
US /pəˈɹɑ.ɡə.tɪv/

词形变化

prerogatives 复数 prerogatives more prerogative 比较级 most prerogative 最高级

别名

perogative Prerog. prærogative

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    An exclusive hereditary or official right or privilege.

  2. 2.

    A right, or power that is exclusive to a monarch etc, especially such a power to make a decision or judgement.

    Despite being a constitutional monarchy, the British sovereign still retain many royal prerogatives.

  3. 3.

    A right, especially when due to one's position or role.

  4. 4.

    A property, attribute or ability which gives one a superiority or advantage over others; an inherent advantage or privilege; a talent.

    特权

adj.
  1. 1.

    Having a hereditary or official right or privilege.

  2. 2.

    Characterized by lawless state actions, as in a prerogative state.

词汇关系

名词

同义词 3

privilege exclusive right perquisite

上位词 1

right

下位词 1

easement

相关短语

prerogative writ [法] 紧急令, 特权令 prerogative writs prerogative court [法] 大主教法庭, 总监委任组织的法庭 prerogative courts prerogative state prerogative states

词源

From Anglo-Norman prerogative (noun), from Latin praerogātīva (“previous verdict; claim, privilege”), noun use of the feminine singular of praerogātīvus (“having first vote; privileged”).

来源：wiktionary