1. History is full of stories about despots who ruled with fear. 历史充满了以恐惧统治的暴君故事。

2. The people finally rose against the despots. 人民最终起来反抗这些暴君。

3. Many despots were overthrown during the revolution. 许多专制统治者在革命中被推翻。

4. Scholars study how despots maintain their power. 学者研究暴君如何维持权力。

A: Why do despots always fear freedom of speech? A：为什么暴君总是害怕言论自由？

B: Because despots rely on control and silence. B：因为暴君依赖控制和沉默。

1) 拥有绝对权力的专制统治者
2) 历史或政治语境中的暴君
3) 以压制和控制维持统治的人

1. 暴君；专制统治者（复数）

e.g. The despots ruled the country for decades. 这些暴君统治这个国家数十年。

2. 专横的人；独裁者（比喻）

e.g. He behaved like one of the despots in the office. 他在办公室表现得像个独裁者。

noun

1. plural of despot; rulers who hold absolute power and govern in a harsh or oppressive way.

Synonym: tyrants, dictators, autocrats