polygamy

更新时间:2026-07-06 03:57:16   栏目: 英语词典

Polygamy

音标:[pəˈlɪɡəmi]

意思
Polygamy指的是一个人同时与多于一个配偶结婚的做法,通常是指一个男性拥有多个女性配偶(多妻制)或一个女性拥有多个男性配偶(多夫制)。在某些文化和宗教中,尤其是在历史上,这种婚姻形式较为常见。

翻译
一夫多妻制;一妻多夫制;多配偶制

读音
Polygamy的读音为[pəˈlɪɡəmi],强调第二音节,音节分为:po-ly-ga-my。

用法
Polygamy通常用于讨论关于婚姻形式的学术或文化话题。它在某些地区被合法化,但在许多现代国家是非法的。
例如:

"Polygamy is illegal in most Western countries."
(在大多数西方国家,一夫多妻制是非法的。)

例句

Polygamy is practiced in some cultures around the world.

Many countries have laws against polygamy.

The practice of polygamy has been controversial for centuries.

Some people argue that polygamy is a human right, while others believe it is outdated.

In some societies, polygamy is seen as a sign of wealth and power.

Polygamy can lead to complex family dynamics and challenges.

Historically, polygamy was more common in societies with agricultural economies.

Religious beliefs often influence the acceptance of polygamy.

Some cultures still practice polygamy despite modern legal restrictions.

Polygamy has sparked debates about gender equality and human rights.

短语搭配

Polygamy laws (一夫多妻制的法律)

Practice polygamy (实行一夫多妻制)

Polygamy marriage (多配偶婚姻)

Polygamy society (实行一夫多妻制的社会)

Polygamy culture (一夫多妻制的文化)

文化背景
Polygamy在世界各地的历史和文化中有着不同的地位。它在一些非洲、亚洲和中东地区的传统社会中仍然存在,尤其是在伊斯兰教中,一夫多妻制有着一定的宗教依据。然而,在现代西方社会和许多国家,polygamy因涉嫌侵犯女性权益或其他社会问题而被禁止。