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.
在一個真正的精英社會中,無論背景如何,最合適的人會被選中擔任工作。
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.
當一個資歷較淺的候選人被提升時,公司的精英制度受到了質疑。