despotically
adverb uk/dɪˈspɒt.ɪ.kəl.i/ us/desˈpɑː.t̬ɪ.kəl.i/
专制地
in a way that shows that you have unlimited power over other people, and often use it unfairly and cruelly
He went on to rule despotically for 22 years. 他的专制统治延续了22年。
She runs the company despotically. 她专横地经营着公司。
See: despot
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- They are desperately and despotically clinging to power.
- He reigned despotically over the kingdom.
- His father got his way in most things, and had despotically guided Stephen's life.