meritocracy
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/ˌmerɪˈtɑːkrəsi/
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/ˌmerɪˈtɒkrəsi/
A system where the most talented or hardworking people are chosen for jobs or positions of power.
In a true meritocracy, the best person for the job would be chosen, regardless of their background.
在一个真正的精英社会中,无论背景如何,最合适的人会被选中担任工作。
The group of people who are in power because they are considered the most talented or hardworking.
The meritocracy in the company was questioned when a less qualified candidate was promoted.
当一个资历较浅的候选人被提升时,公司的精英制度受到了质疑。