“中央集权”常见的英文表达是 centralization of power 或 centralized power,也可表述为 central government control(侧重于中央政府的控制) 。
centralization of power:这是一个较为正式和学术的表达,强调权力向中央集中的过程或状态。例如:The centralization of power in the hands of a few leaders has led to many problems.(权力集中在少数领导人手中引发了许多问题。)
centralized power:侧重于描述已经形成中央集权的这种权力状态。例如:A centralized power system often faces challenges in adapting to local needs.(一个中央集权的权力体系在适应地方需求时常常面临挑战。)
central government control:更直接地体现中央政府对各方面的管控。例如:There was a trend towards increased central government control in that period.(那个时期有加强中央政府控制的趋势。 )