privilege
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++priv·i·lege1 /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/ ●●○ W3 noun 1 [countable]ADVANTAGE a special advantage that is given only to one person or group of people 特权，特殊待遇 He had no special privileges and was treated just like every other prisoner. 他不享受特权，待遇和任何其他犯人一样。privilege of the privilege of a good education 可以享受良好教育的特权2 [singular]ADVANTAGE something that you are lucky to have the chance to do, and that you enjoy very much 荣幸；幸运the privilege of doing something Today, we have the privilege of listening to two very unusual men. 今天我们有幸聆听两位非常与众不同的男嘉宾讲话。the privilege to do something I had the great privilege to play for Yorkshire. 我很荣幸地代表约克郡参赛。 It is a privilege to hear her play. 能听她演奏是一种荣幸。3 [uncountable]CLASS IN SOCIETY a situation in which people who are rich or of a high social class have many more advantages than other people 〔富人或上层阶级的〕权势 wealth and privilege 财富和权势4. [uncountable] a situation in which doctors, lawyers etc are allowed to keep information about their discussions with their patients or clients secret from other people 〔医生、律师等的〕保密权，隐私隐瞒权5 [countable, uncountable]PPRIGHT/HAVE THE RIGHT TO the right to do or say something unacceptable without being punished, especially in Parliament 言行免责权〔尤指议员的权利〕breach of privilege (=a breaking of the rules about what a Member of Parliament can do or say) 违反议会关于言行免责权的规定
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privilege• A good education should not just be a privilege of the rich.• Strauss alleged that this was an infringement of his absolute privilege of free speech and as such was a contempt of Parliament.• Countries within the European Community grant certain commercial privileges to each other.• If convicted, he could lose his diplomatic privileges.• Voting for the Baseball Hall of Fame is an enormous privilege, and it should be taken seriously by those involved.• But he fought privilege rather than use it wisely.• If the chores aren't done by the time the timer goes off, the kids lose privileges such as TV time.• Compton grew up in an atmosphere of privilege in the best part of St. Louis.• But surely she owed her beloved that honour at least, the honour of single combat, which is a dragon's privilege.• Why should famous people be given special privileges?• Foreign diplomats have all kinds of special privileges.• If prisoners behave well they are allowed the privilege of visiting their families at the weekend.• Not everyone has the privilege of a private education.• The higher rate includes the privilege of reserving screening carrels in advance.• They did not give up their privileges easily.special privileges• Some one wrote in all capital letters that unqualified disabled workers were slacking off and getting special privileges.• Smith did not believe that anyone should have special privileges.• Its administrative monopoly gave it special privileges and preferential economic treatment.• There were no special privileges for the Hollywood star.• The problem is the special privileges that a group known as floor traders have, according to the mutual fund industry.• The company car, the company plane, the special privileges will have to be justified.had ... privilege• The individual owed a duty to society, and had to respect privileges and those who enjoyed them.• I have never before had the privilege to work for such an environmentally-conscious, safe, dynamic and forward-thinking company.• If the clergy had privileges, they also had commensurate duties.• Clerks had particular privileges in society and were as a group apart.• McSpadden ruled that Lenhart had no such privilege, held her in contempt of court and ordered her jailed.• Could I really stand to live in a society where men had all the privileges and women none?• At 0900 promptly the youngest and newest recruit had the privilege of pressing the button.• There was a reason why they had foregone the privilege of having a singing canary in the dock.breach of privilege• To do otherwise might, indeed, be to court a breach of privilege.• Each House has a Committee of Privileges to which primafacie of breach of privilege or contempt of Parliament are referred.privilege2 verb [transitive] formal to treat some people or things better than others 给予…特权；特别优待→ See Verb tableFrom Longman Business Dictionaryprivilegepriv‧i‧lege /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/ noun1[countable] a special advantage given to a small group of people, organizations, countries etcThe newtrade privileges will enhance Vienna’s effort to attract US companies.The Treasury will allow dealers to bid on government securities, a privilege previously restricted to only 39 firms.2[countable, uncountable]LAW a right in law that protects a person, for example by not forcing them to discuss something, or allowing them freedom to say things that would not normally be acceptableSYN IMMUNITYMs. Backiel asserted theattorney-client privilege and refused to discuss the case.Committee members expressed concern that the case could threaten Parliament’s traditional privileges. —privileged adjectiveThe information will remain privileged because it is the result of Westinghouse’s relationship with its lawyers.Origin privilege (1100-1200) Old French Latin privilegium “law for or against a private person”, from privatus ( → PRIVATE1) + lex “law”priv·i·lege1 nounprivilege2 verbChineseSyllable
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privilege
priv‧i‧lege1 W3 /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ, ˈprɪvɪlɪdʒ/ 
noun
He had no special privileges and was treated just like every other prisoner.
privilege of
the privilege of a good education
2. [singular] something that you are lucky to have the chance to do, and that you enjoy very much
the privilege of doing something
Today, we have the privilege of listening to two very unusual men.
the privilege to do something
I had the great privilege to play for Yorkshire.
It is a privilege to hear her play.
3. [uncountable] a situation in which people who are rich or of a high social class have many more advantages than other people:
wealth and privilege
4. [uncountable] a situation in which doctors, lawyers etc are allowed to keep information about their discussions with their patients or clients secret from other people
5. [uncountable and countable] the right to do or say something unacceptable without being punished, especially in Parliament
breach of privilege (=a breaking of the rules about what a Member of Parliament can do or say)
privilege2 verb [transitive] formal
to treat some people or things better than others
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noun Date: 1100-1200
Language: Old French
Origin: Latin privilegium 'law for or against a private person', from privatus ( ⇨ private1) + lex 'law'
1. [countable] a special advantage that is given only to one person or group of people:Language: Old French
Origin: Latin privilegium 'law for or against a private person', from privatus ( ⇨ private1) + lex 'law'
privilege of
2. [singular] something that you are lucky to have the chance to do, and that you enjoy very much
the privilege of doing something
the privilege to do something
3. [uncountable] a situation in which people who are rich or of a high social class have many more advantages than other people:
4. [uncountable] a situation in which doctors, lawyers etc are allowed to keep information about their discussions with their patients or clients secret from other people
5. [uncountable and countable] the right to do or say something unacceptable without being punished, especially in Parliament
breach of privilege (=a breaking of the rules about what a Member of Parliament can do or say)
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verb [transitive] formalto treat some people or things better than others
pleasure a thing that brings you enjoyment or satisfaction 指乐事、快事 ：◆ the pleasures and pains of everyday life 日常生活的苦与乐 ◆ It's been a pleasure meeting you.很高兴认识您。 delight a thing or person that brings you great enjoyment or satisfaction 指令人高兴的事或人、乐事、乐趣 ：◆ the delights of living in the country 生活在乡村的乐趣 joy a thing or person that brings you great enjoyment or happiness 指令人高兴的事或人、乐事、乐趣 ：◆ the joys and sorrows of childhood 童年的欢乐与悲伤
pleasure, delight or joy? 用 pleasure、delight 还是 joy？
privilege ( something that you are proud and lucky to have the opportunity to dorather
指荣幸、荣耀、光荣 ：◆ It was a great privilege to hear her sing. 听她唱歌是莫大的荣幸。 treat ( a thing that sb enjoyed or is likely to enjoy very much指乐事、乐趣 ：◆ You've never been to this area before? Then you're in for a realtreat .你以前从来没有到过这一地区？那么你一定会喜之不尽。 honour/honor ( something that you are very pleased or proud to do because people are showing you great respect指荣幸、光荣 ：◆ It was a great honour to be invited here today. 今天承蒙邀请到此，深感荣幸。
Patterns
the pleasures/delights/joys of sthIt's a great pleasure/joyto me that… It's a(n) pleasure/delight/joy/privilege/treat/honourto do sth It's a pleasure/delight/joyto see/find… a pleasure/delight/joy to behold/watch a real pleasure/delight/joy/privilege/treata great pleasure/joy/privilege/honoura rare joy/privilege/treat/honour