political
英 [pə'lɪtɪk(ə)l]***美 [pə'lɪtɪkl]
中文词源
political 政治的来自politic,政治的，-al,形容词后缀。
中文词源
- 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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