Imperialism is a system in which a rich and powerful country controls other countries, or a desire for control over other countries.
英汉词典释义
n.
帝国主义,帝国主义政策
They held the imperialism in contempt.他们鄙视帝国主义。Plunder is the very nature of imperialism.帝国主义的本性就是掠夺。The dark days when imperialism could carve up the world at will are gone for ever.帝国主义可以任意瓜分世界的黑暗时代一去不复返了。
英英词典释义
Noun
1. a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries
2. a political orientation that advocates imperial interests
3. any instance of aggressive extension of authority