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iron cage

/ˈaɪərn keɪdʒ/

翻译: 一个隐喻性术语,指人或社会被困在僵化、非人性化的系统或结构中,常与官僚主义、理性化或社会束缚有关。

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/ˈaɪərn keɪdʒ/C1formalpolitical
  • zh一个隐喻性术语,指人或社会被困在僵化、非人性化的系统或结构中,常与官僚主义、理性化或社会束缚有关。

A metaphorical term describing a situation where individuals or society are trapped in rigid, dehumanizing systems or structures, often associated with bureaucracy, rationality, or social constraints.

  1. Sociological conceptC1formal

    A metaphor for the increasing rationalization and bureaucracy in modern society, trapping individuals in impersonal systems.

    zh铁笼

    • Max Weber's concept of the iron cage describes how bureaucracy limits human freedom.
    • Many feel trapped in the iron cage of corporate life.
    • The iron cage of modern society can lead to a sense of disenchantment.
  2. Literal objectB1formal

    A cage made of iron, used for confinement or display.

    zh铁笼

    • The lion was kept in an iron cage at the zoo.
    • The old prison had iron cages for the most dangerous inmates.
    • An iron cage stood in the corner of the medieval dungeon.