1823, from French autocratique, from autocrate, from Greek autokrates (see autocrat). Earlier autocratoric (1670s) was directly from Greek autokratorikos. Autocratical is attested from 1801.
权威例句
1. Without Westcott's moderating influence, Mathers's autocratic manner became unbearable.
没有了韦斯科特从中斡旋,马瑟斯的独断专行开始叫人无法忍受。
2. Some feudal states were ruled by autocratic kings.
有些封建国家由专制的国王统治.
3. The people have grown intolerant in recent weeks of the King's autocratic ways.
最近几周国王的专制行径让民众忍无可忍。
4. Mr. Harling, therefore, seemed to me autocratic and imperial in his ways.