释义 |
ˌover-centraliˈzation [over- 29 b.] Excessive centralization of administrative functions, leading to inefficiency. So overˈcentralized a.
1882E. W. Hamilton Diary 20 June (1972) I. 290 He spoke strongly of the dreadful ‘administrative chaos’ and over-centralisation which existed in Dublin Castle. 1896L. T. Hobhouse Theory of Knowl. 276 The over-centralisation of the imperial government. 1944J. S. Huxley On Living in Revolution xi. 118 An overcentralized administration is always characterized by the fact that its field officers tend to become messengers and office boys. 1949I. Deutscher Stalin vii. 241 Stalin obviously erred in the direction of over-centralization. 1962Punch 7 Feb. 261/3 Jellicoe..had to fight with a machine encrusted with over-centralisation. 1971Time 29 Mar. 36/3 Now the country [sc. Poland] is tense but quiet, as [Edward] Gierek attempts to consolidate his position and cope with an appalling economic mess caused by years of overconcentration on heavy industry, overcentralization and postponement of reforms. 1977Times 7 Nov. 14/6 The [Soviet] economy is still an overcentralized shambles. |