big brother
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老大哥, 监视者大哥
a powerful person or organization that invades people's privacy by controlling and monitoring their actions
The idiom "big brother" originated from George Orwell's dystopian novel "1984," published in 1949. In the novel, "Big Brother" symbolizes an all-powerful and oppressive government that maintains constant surveillance over its citizens, suppressing individual freedoms and manipulating their thoughts and actions. The character of Big Brother represents the embodiment of a totalitarian regime that exercises complete control and instills a sense of fear and conformity. It is commonly used in discussions about government surveillance, privacy concerns, and the erosion of personal freedoms.
- The new surveillance measures implemented by the government have raised concerns about living in a "big brother" society.
政府实施的新监控措施引发了人们对生活在老大哥社会的担忧。
- In the workplace, employees often feel like they are constantly being watched, creating a "big brother" atmosphere that stifles creativity.
在工作场所，员工常常感觉他们被不断监视，创造出一种压抑创造力的老大哥氛围。
- With the rise of social media, people are willingly sacrificing their privacy, unknowingly inviting a "big brother" presence into their lives.
随着社交媒体的兴起，人们自愿牺牲自己的隐私，不知不觉中邀请了一个老大哥的存在进入他们的生活。
- The installation of security cameras on every street corner has given rise to a "big brother" culture where personal freedom feels threatened.
在每个街角安装监控摄像头催生了一种老大哥文化，在这种文化中，个人自由感到受到威胁。
- As technology advances, the potential for governments to become "big brother" entities, tracking our every move, becomes a growing concern.
随着技术的进步，政府成为跟踪我们一举一动的老大哥实体的潜力成为一个日益增长的担忧。
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哥哥, 大哥
an older brother