meritocracy

名词 meritocracy:

1. a form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects
2. the belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth

1. Is Britain a meritocracy?
   英国是英才管理的国家吗?

mer.i.toc.ra.cy

n.（名词）
【复数】 mer.i.toc.ra.cies
A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.
实力主义：根据个人能力或功绩而进行提升的体制

A group of leaders or officeholders selected on the basis of individual ability or achievement.
精英：根据个人能力或成就而选举出来的一群领导人或官员
Leadership by such a group.
精英领导：精英阶级的领导们

【引伸】
mer.itocrat.
mer.itocrat.ic
adj.（形容词）