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单词 entitlement
释义

entitlement

noun
/ɪnˈtaɪtlmənt/
/ɪnˈtaɪtlmənt/
(formal)
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  1. [uncountable] entitlement (to something) the official right to have or do something
    • This may affect your entitlement to compensation.
    • They will have to prove their entitlement to the property.
  2. [countable] something that you have an official right to; the amount that you have the right to receive
    • Your contributions will affect your pension entitlements.
    • We are able to advise people what their legal entitlements are.
  3. [countable] (North American English) a government system that provides financial support to a particular group of people
    • a reform of entitlements
    • Medicaid, Medicare and other entitlement programs
  4. [uncountable] (usually disapproving) the feeling of having a right to the good things in life without necessarily having to work for them
    • I can't stand the sense of entitlement among these kids.
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