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political

英 [pə'lɪtɪk(ə)l] 美[pə'lɪtɪkl]
  • adj. 政治的;党派的

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中文词源


political 政治的

来自politic,政治的,-al,形容词后缀。

英文词源


political (adj.)
1550s, "pertaining to a polity, civil affairs, or government;" from Latin politicus "of citizens or the state" (see politic (adj.)) + -al (1). Meaning "taking sides in party politics" (usually pejorative) is from 1749. Political prisoner first recorded 1860; political science is from 1779 (first attested in Hume). Political animal translates Greek politikon zoon (Aristotle, "Politics," I.ii.9) "an animal intended to live in a city; a social animal."

双语例句


1. It was time now to show more political realism.
现在是拿出更多政治务实精神的时候了。

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2. The rabbis try to steer clear of political questions.
拉比们努力避开政治问题。

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3. He is known for his political savvy and strong management skills.
他以睿智的政治头脑和强势的管理手腕出名。

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4. He remains the anchor of the country's fragile political balance.
他仍然是维系该国脆弱的政治平衡的支柱。

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5. They say it would be political suicide for the party to abstain.
他们说这个政党弃权无异于自毁政治前程。

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