英语词汇“Orwellian”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

adj

Use the adjective Orwellian to describe something that is similar to the writing style of novelist George Orwell, or that reminds you of his books' subjects — especially anything "Big Brotherish" like surveillance.

George Orwell is best known for his 1949 dystopian novel "1984," with its themes of social injustice and a controlling, authoritarian government. The word Orwellian is most often used to talk about real-life situations that are reminiscent of this kind of state control and surveillance, called "Big Brother" in the book. Any hint that our government is watching or listening to us as we make phone calls or do Internet searches feels at least a little bit Orwellian.

WORD FAMILY

Orwell: Orwellian

USAGE EXAMPLES

This “courtroom’s” name is Orwellian: There was neither judge nor jury in it.

Washington Post(Dec 23, 2016)

The report strikes a generally cautious note, warning against what it calls morally self-congratulatory or even “Orwellian” erasures of the past.

New York Times(Dec 02, 2016)

The watchdog group accused the late comandante of using Orwellian tactics to sow a pervasive climate of fear.

The Guardian(Nov 27, 2016)

adj of or relating to the works of George Orwell (especially his picture of a future totalitarian state)

单词	Orwellian
释义	Orwellian (once / 40757 pages) adj Use the adjective Orwellian to describe something that is similar to the writing style of novelist George Orwell, or that reminds you of his books' subjects — especially anything "Big Brotherish" like surveillance. George Orwell is best known for his 1949 dystopian novel "1984," with its themes of social injustice and a controlling, authoritarian government. The word Orwellian is most often used to talk about real-life situations that are reminiscent of this kind of state control and surveillance, called "Big Brother" in the book. Any hint that our government is watching or listening to us as we make phone calls or do Internet searches feels at least a little bit Orwellian. WORD FAMILY Orwell: Orwellian USAGE EXAMPLES This “courtroom’s” name is Orwellian: There was neither judge nor jury in it. Washington Post(Dec 23, 2016) The report strikes a generally cautious note, warning against what it calls morally self-congratulatory or even “Orwellian” erasures of the past. New York Times(Dec 02, 2016) The watchdog group accused the late comandante of using Orwellian tactics to sow a pervasive climate of fear. The Guardian(Nov 27, 2016) adj of or relating to the works of George Orwell (especially his picture of a future totalitarian state)
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