bureaucratic
含义: Relating to or typical of a bureaucracy; characterised by excessive administration, rigid procedures, and cumbersome official processes.
Bureaucratic is almost always used critically in everyday speech, implying unnecessary complexity, inefficiency, and impersonality. It describes systems, processes, and attitudes that prioritise rules and paperwork over practical outcomes. The noun 'bureaucracy' and the noun 'bureaucrat' (a government official) share the same critical tone. Common collocations include 'bureaucratic red tape,' 'bureaucratic procedures,' 'bureaucratic nightmare,' and 'bureaucratic inertia.'
例句
- The application process was a bureaucratic nightmare, requiring twenty-three separate forms and a six-month waiting period. 申请过程简直是官僚噩梦,需要二十三份不同的表格和六个月的等待期。El proceso de solicitud fue una pesadilla burocrática que exigía veintitrés formularios diferentes y un período de espera de seis meses.申請手続きは官僚的な悪夢であり、23種類の書類と6か月の待機期間を要した。신청 절차는 관료주의적 악몽이었으며, 23종의 서류와 6개월의 대기 기간이 필요했다.
- Bureaucratic delays in the planning system have added millions to the cost of the infrastructure project. 规划系统中的官僚拖延使基础设施项目的成本增加了数百万。Los retrasos burocráticos en el sistema de planificación han añadido millones al coste del proyecto de infraestructuras.都市計画制度における官僚的な遅延が、インフラ事業のコストを数百万ポンド押し上げた。도시 계획 체계의 관료주의적 지연이 인프라 사업 비용을 수백만 파운드나 끌어올렸다.
- He left the civil service in frustration, unable to tolerate the bureaucratic culture that stifled initiative at every turn. 他因无法忍受处处扼杀主动性的官僚文化而沮丧地离开了公务员队伍。Abandonó la función pública frustrado, incapaz de tolerar la cultura burocrática que ahogaba la iniciativa en cada momento.彼はあらゆる場面で自発性を抑え込む官僚的な文化に耐えかねて、公務員を辞職した。그는 매 순간 자발성을 억누르는 관료주의적 문화를 견디지 못해 좌절 속에 공무원직을 떠났다.
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语境: journalism, professional, general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From French 'bureaucratique,' from 'bureau' (desk, office) and the Greek suffix '-kratia' (rule, government). The term was coined in the 18th century by the French economist Vincent de Gournay to describe government by officials.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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