bureaucracy

noun

UK/bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si/
US/bjʊˈrɑː.krə.si/

Definitions of bureaucracy noun

  1. C2Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    A system of administration characterized by a large number of officials and complex rules, often seen as inefficient or overly rigid.

    官僚主義;官僚體制

    • The company is known for its cumbersome bureaucracy.

      這家公司以繁瑣的官僚制度聞名。

    • I had to navigate a lengthy bureaucracy to get the permit.

      我必須經過漫長的官僚程序才能拿到許可證。

    • They are committed to cutting red tape in government agencies.

      他們致力於減少政府機構中的繁文縟節。